Evidence library

Report into the barriers to working in the charity sector facing young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds - and how they can be overcome. The report is based on a literature review and focus groups with young people.

Key finding is that people from a low socioeconomic background are underrepresented in paid charity roles compared with the average in public and private sectors.

Report contents include

• Which socioeconomic groups are underrepresented in the charity sector
• Barriers to participation and development
• Issues and initiatives relating specifically to young people
• recommendations designed to tackle the issues identified