A survey by think tank New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) found that the majority of charities carrying out this work have to cross-subside contacts through donations and other revenue.
But with charities facing a substantial drop in income, due to cancelling fundraising events and closing their shops, many are set to struggle to maintain provision, the NPC research warns.
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It found that 54 per cent of charities surveyed deliver public services and more than half (59 per cent) of these are cross-subsiding contracts from other sources such as fundraising.
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