Charities and TSOs
Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) are playing an increasing role in delivering public services. Many TSOs are looking to expand the scale and scope of their activities; they are developing their workforces, and considering alternative funding strategies including the use of loan finance and revenue generation activities. Other TSOs are considering whether they should for the first time bid for government contracts to help them achieve their overall mission. TSOs are increasingly undertaking market analyses and peer benchmarking to help them formulate effective business plans.
Campaigning and representative organisations have also raised their profile as they become more influential in shaping public policy and funding programmes. Both campaigning and service providing TSOs can benefit from having access to robust and comprehensive intelligence on the Third Sector.
GDS provides products and services that support TSOs activities: