This report by the Charities Trust has looked at the current picture for companies linking in with charities.

Its key message is that businesses are likely to scrutinise charity partners much more, expecting to see efficient operation and clear success at delivering benefit. They are also more likely to concentrate on charities that have a clear link with their own objectives, forming a partership which will benefit both parties

The full report is here:

www.charitiestrust.org.uk/the-future-of-corporate-giving/