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The findings from the Charity Insights for Greece reveal a civil society sector that is successfully responding to growing demand, but doing so within a challenging operating environment. While organisations generally report being able to cope with increased demand, many are having to prioritise services according to need, create waiting lists or refer people elsewhere. At the same time, the sector's relatively diverse income base does not necessarily translate into financial flexibility: a larger share of organisations' income is restricted compared with the global picture. This points to an important distinction between having access to funding and having the flexibility needed to respond to changing needs and invest in organisational development.
The findings also highlight a strong demand for support that goes beyond financial resources. Organisations place particular value on networking and learning opportunities, strategic advice, team development and leadership support. Yet collaboration within the civil society sector remains an area with considerable room for growth, with limited time and organisational resources among the main barriers to developing stronger networks. This suggests that strengthening the sector requires creating more space and opportunities for organisations to connect, learn and build capacity alongside their day-to-day service delivery.
There are also encouraging signs of a sector becoming more focused on understanding and demonstrating its impact. Many organisations are already using or developing formal approaches to impact measurement, although capturing and communicating impact remains a challenge. Interestingly, the findings also reveal a gap between how much trust the public places in charitable organisations and how organisations themselves perceive that trust. Together, these findings point to an important opportunity: strengthening organisations' ability to both measure their impact and communicate it effectively can support learning, accountability and stronger relationships with the public and other stakeholders.
Overall, would you say the charity sector in your country is…
Which challenges are most pressing for your organisation? (select the top 3):
How did organisations find coping with this increased demand over the last 12 months?
Which, if any, of these actions have you had to take in order to cope with increasing demand?
The proportion of charities that receive each type of funding:
If you received no more donations or funding from today, how long could you continue operating using only your reserves, any investments or earned income?
How much of your funding is given as ‘restricted’ funds?
Geographically, where does your funding come from?
Aside from giving more money, how could funders empower organisations like yours to do more good?
Which of the following statements, if any, do you feel apply to funders?
Roughly speaking, how much time do you spend on each of the following?
Which of the following would you like to do a better job of engaging ?(select up to two)
How well does civil society in your country collaborate together for the greater good?
What are the barriers to developing your civil society network further?
How effectively do you do the following?
Does your organisation use a formal framework or strategy for capturing and measuring impact?
How trustworthy do you think the people of your country find the following types of organisations?
Overall, do you think the Government is a positive or negative influence on the charitable sector?
Higher Incubator Giving Growth & Sustainability
HIGGS is based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2016 with the vision to strengthen Civil Society in the country through education, capacity-building, and collaboration.
HIGGS core mission is to support charities and social enterprises in becoming more effective, sustainable, and impactful in their missions. We believe that social change is driven by empowered organisations that have access to knowledge, resources, and strategic partnerships.
We deliver accelerator and incubator programmes, offer expert mentoring, and facilitate access to funding and partnerships. HIGGS also promotes a culture of philanthropy, civic participation, and collaboration between the non-profit, public, and private sectors.
Since its founding, HIGGS has supported more than 268 organisations across Greece, helping them grow their capacity, strengthen their voice, and increase their social impact. Through research, innovation, and advocacy, we aim to contribute to a more inclusive and resilient society.
Higher Incubator Giving Growth & Sustainability
HIGGS is based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2016 with the vision to strengthen Civil Society in the country through education, capacity-building, and collaboration.
HIGGS core mission is to support charities and social enterprises in becoming more effective, sustainable, and impactful in their missions. We believe that social change is driven by empowered organisations that have access to knowledge, resources, and strategic partnerships.
We deliver accelerator and incubator programmes, offer expert mentoring, and facilitate access to funding and partnerships. HIGGS also promotes a culture of philanthropy, civic participation, and collaboration between the non-profit, public, and private sectors.
Since its founding, HIGGS has supported more than 268 organisations across Greece, helping them grow their capacity, strengthen their voice, and increase their social impact. Through research, innovation, and advocacy, we aim to contribute to a more inclusive and resilient society.
