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Acceptable reserves according to the general public Charity Awareness Monitor January 2014

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Research from NFP Synergy on Charity Reserves and public perceptions

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Acceptable reserves according to the general public

Charity Awareness MonitorJanuary 2014

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Acceptable reserves

“Many charities have 'reserves'. That is money this is kept 'for a rainy day' or in case their income fails. How many months of expenditure do you think would be the smallest amount wise for a charity to keep in reserve?”

Base: 1,000 adults 16+, Britain. Source: Charity Awareness Monitor, Jan 14, nfpSynergy

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Appropriate reserves for a £12m charity

Base: 1,000 adults 16+, Britain. Source: Charity Awareness Monitor, Jan 14, nfpSynergy

“If you gave money to a charity with an income of £12 million how much money would you feel comfortable for it to have in reserve? Please tick the maximum amount you would feel comfortable with.”

22%

14%

1%

2%

2%

9%

26%

24%

Not sure

What the charity feels is right

£24 million

£12 million

£9 million

£6 million

£3 million

£1 million

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