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“This analysis of charities and their value would be welcome at any time but is especially useful at present with charities facing huge challenges as we emerge from the pandemic.”

Baroness Jill Pitkeathley, President, NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)

“This timely book describes the interdependent web of charities and civil society organisations and the public good they bring and clearly illuminates a world that is too often misunderstood… it will help those in charities, and those who observe them, to navigate our increasingly uncertain future.”

Dame Julia Unwin, Civil Society Futures

“Journalistic appeal and outstanding expertise combine to provide an impartial, comprehensive understanding of the sector. Perceptive insights into current opportunities suggest even greater future roles for charities.”

Charles Jardine, London South Bank University

“In an age when generalised cynicism extends to charities and their donors, it is important to be reminded of the good achieved by those who set up, run and voluntarily donate their time and money to try and make things better. The charity sector is underappreciated, often patronised and rarely given sufficient credit. I hope this book helps to change that.”

Beth Breeze, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent

“Charities are needed, yet threatened right now, and this engaging, exhaustive and passionately argued book offers a corrective to simplistic accounts that serve to marginalise charities’ role in society.”

James Rees, University of Wolverhampton

“This book provides a topical, well-researched and readable account of the invaluable but often controversial role of charities today, with rich detail drawn from the authors’ first-hand experience as leading charity journalists.”

Cathy Pharoah, The Business School (formerly Cass), City, University of London

“A fascinating read about the UK’s vibrant and diverse charity sector’s contribution across various causes, tracing its impressive history and evolution, brilliantly capturing how charities fundamentally transform lives and continue to enjoy support of the British public.”

Girish Menon, STiR Education