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The Directory of Social Change has a vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change. We believe that the activities of charities and other voluntary organisations are crucial to the health of our society.
Through our publications, courses and conferences, we come in contact with over 35,000 organisations each year. The majority are small to medium sized, rely on volunteers and are constantly struggling to maintain and improve the services they provide.
We are not a membership body, but our public commentary and the policy positions we take are based on clear principles, and are informed by the contact we have with these organisations.
We also undertake campaigns on issues that affect them or which evolve out of our research.
We view our role as that of a ‘concerned citizen’, acting as a champion on behalf of the voluntary sector in its widest sense. We ask critical questions, challenge the prevailing view, and try to promote debate on issues we consider to be important.
Current campaigns
DSC’s Great Giving campaign originates from our principle of Responsible Giving. We want to support and help develop best practice among those organisations that give to charities and other voluntary organisations.
Our campaign has four themes which are supported by specific research projects:
1. Clear picture of the funding landscape
2. Accessible funding for campaigning
3. No hidden small print
4. No ineligible applications
Find out more about the Great Giving campaign