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VCSE Barometer Survey

Real-time trends and insights from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector that actually shape policy and drive change.

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Barometer Survey
Wave 10 Active
Survey Progress
1,247 responses
15-20 Minutes
100% Completion Rate
About the Survey

Your Voice, Real Impact

The VCSE Barometer Survey builds brilliant insights into real-time trends, changes and challenges in the UK voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

Findings are shared every quarter with national policy and decision-makers, local infrastructure organisations and the VCSE sector. Wave 10 of the survey runs from 30 April – 21 May and includes topical questions about wellbeing at work.

15-20
Minutes to Complete
10+
Survey Waves
1000+
Organisations
100%
Free & Open
Why Join Us

Your Voice is Brilliant – And We Want to Hear It

Join thousands of changemakers whose insights directly influence government policy and funding decisions.

Influence Policy

Your responses directly inform government decisions about funding, support, and policy affecting the VCSE sector. Real impact, real change.

Direct government influence

Sector Intelligence

Contribute to the most comprehensive picture of VCSE sector health, challenges, and brilliant opportunities for growth.

Comprehensive insights

Community Building

Connect with a network of organisations working together to strengthen the sector's voice and amplify its impact.

Growing community

Strategic Insights

Access brilliant findings and reports that help inform your own organisation's strategic planning and decision-making.

Strategic advantage
Survey Schedule

2025 Survey Waves

Mark your calendar for upcoming survey waves and be part of the movement.

Wave 9

January - February 2025

Completed - Results published in March 2025

Completed

Wave 10

30 April - 21 May 2025

Completed - Results coming out soon

Completed

Wave 11

16 July - 06 August 2025

Upcoming wave - get notified when it opens

Coming Soon
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Wave 12

08 October - 29 October 2025

Final wave of 2025

Planned
Recent Reports

Brilliant Insights from Our Research

Discover the latest findings that are shaping policy and transforming communities.

Latest
Wave 9 Report
March 2025

Paying the Price

VCSE Barometer Wave 9 Report examining cost-of-living challenges and the sector's brilliant resilience strategies.

PDF Report 2.3k Downloads
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Skills Report
November 2024

Taking Skills on Board

Analysis of board-level skill gaps and strategic recommendations for sustainable growth in the VCSE sector.

External Link 1.8k Views
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Sector Treatment
August 2024

Treatment for the Charity Sector

Structural challenges and innovative solutions for addressing the charity sector's systemic issues.

PDF Report 1.5k Downloads
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Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?

Join thousands of VCSE organisations contributing to sector-wide intelligence that actually changes things. Your 15 minutes could transform the entire sector.

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Completely confidential
Free access to results
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