Research

If knowledge is power, research is the fuel

The knowledge that lies within Cass CCE derives from a powerful combination of practical experience and a formidable research portfolio. Our research is primarily problem-based and empirically oriented, and we ensure that its findings are incorporated into the curriculum.

Current CassCCE research interests include:

1. Financial decision-making on trustee boards
2. Charity sector mergers
3. Strategy development in the sector
4. Sectoral management education

The projects include funded and commissioned studies from independent policy groups and professional and public bodies. These bodies include the NCVO, the Association of Chief Executives in Voluntary Organisations, the Unity Bank Trust and the Community Fund.

Cass CCE is also active in the national and international research networks for academic studies in non-profits.

Research Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy at Cass CCE
Professor Jenny Harrow, Cass CCE Director of Research, and her team, led the successful bid to run and direct a research Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy. Other Co-investigators are Professor Cathy Pharoah, Co-Director of the Centre with Jenny Harrow; and Dr Karl Wilding, Head of Research at NCVO.