ACEVO welcomes the Commission’s findings that public trust in charities has largely held strong in a time when trust in public institutions and other areas of civic life has fallen. In times of national crisis and challenge charities are on the front line, stepping up to the plate to support those in need.
Many charities provide long-term opportunities and connections which create vibrant, healthy communities. The vital role of charities, of all sizes and issues, has never been more apparent than during the pandemic. In times like these the public can see, more clearly than ever, the work our sector does and the integrity, and commitment that sits behind it.
The Commission’s reporting of public expectations of charities reflects the expectations we already have of ourselves. As a sector, we set a high bar for ourselves in terms of the ways we use our resources to make real impact, and our sector’s leaders are continuously and acutely aware of the need for good stewardship of their charities’ relationship with the public.
We hope that the Commission, under its new chair, will work with our sector to develop further a well-informed, intelligent, narrative that supports that relationship now and in the future.
