Proud to be the lead partner: ACEVO Pay and Equalities Survey

Lead Partner: ACEVO Pay and Equalities Survey

We are delighted to be the lead partner for the 2025 ACEVO Pay and Equalities Survey which was published on 10th November 2025.

The ACEVO Pay and Equalities 2025 survey has once again highlighted that key inequalities in charity leadership remain largely unchanged. Despite job satisfaction and commitment amongst our sector’s leaders, this year’s findings reveal persistent inequalities in pay equity and career development, as well as challenges in diversity and wellbeing across the sector.

The survey, which gathered responses from 703 charity CEOs, found that median CEO salaries have declined slightly to £59,850, reflecting a larger proportion of small charities in the sample. Whilst 76% of CEOs received a salary increase in their current role, up from 68% last year, the gender pay gap remains in double figures at 10.6%, with male CEOs earning a median of £64,067 and female CEOs £57,250.

Flexible working remains the most common benefit, reported by 71% of charity leaders, but access to mental health support (38%) and wellness programmes (25%) has dropped, highlighting gaps in support for leaders’ wellbeing.

“Eastside People’s support has been invaluable to ACEVO members, and I can’t emphasise enough how great they’ve been. They specialise in helping charities and non-profits solve their unique challenges. Their key strength is giving tailored advice and guidance to our members. They take the time to understand each organisations specific needs and goals, then offer solutions tailored to them.”

Pete Johnson, Head of Business Development, ACEVO.

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