Have Your Say: Third Sector Trends in Wales 2025

After another long period of ups and downs and twists and turns in the voluntary sector, the Third Sector Trends in Wales survey is back to see how social, political and economic change has affected organisations like yours.

You may remember taking part in the study before – it’s taken place every three years since 2019. And if you’re a new organisation, they want to hear about what you do, how things are going and what you’re achieving – whether you’re big or small, thriving, struggling or just going along as normal.

It’s quick and easy to take part, and really helps to build a picture about how the voluntary sector responds to change and initiates change in society.So if you’re an amateur sports, dance or gardening club, a village hall, a carers’ group, an arts organisation, a campaigning trust; or if you deliver social or health services, care for the environment or run a hostel or food bank – whatever you do, it’s important to them.

The study runs across Wales and England but its focus is still very local – looking at how the voluntary sector develops and works in areas like yours – whether the interests you serve are focused in a neighbourhood/village or span national/international boundaries.The survey is completely confidential and only happens every three years. 

Take part in the survey: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/third-sector-trends-in-wales-2025

Closing date:  30th September 2025

If you’re worried about anything about the study, please contact Professor Tony Chapman, Durham University: tony.chapman@durham.ac.uk