Research and analysis

Collaborative working and mergers (RS4)

Charity Commission research explores collaborative working and mergers.

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Collaborative working and mergers (RS4)

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Commission research has shown that charities who work together can bring a wide range of benefits to themselves and their beneficiaries.

Of the charities surveyed, over a third recorded an improvement with their service delivery following a merger. The most common reasons for merging with another charity are:

  • to increase efficiency
  • to rescue a charity in difficulty
  • to prevent duplication and improve services
Published 1 April 2003