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Young people worst hit by charity cuts

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Cuts to charity services are disproportionately affecting young people, analysis has found.
Young people are most likely to use charity services. Picture: Adobe Stock
Young people are most likely to use charity services. Picture: Adobe Stock

The research looked at the impact of cuts to services provided by charities due to Covid-19 disruption and financial problems.

This found that 17 per cent of under-25s have been unable to use charity services.

In comparison only one per cent of over-65s said the closure of charity services is an issue, according to the research by investment firm James Hambro & Partners.

Its research also looked at the extent of demand on charity services amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

It found that just under one in ten people used charities more during the health crisis.

“Increased demand for services has however come at a price for charities who are also under financial strain themselves,” said James Hambro & Partners portfolio manager Patrick Trueman.

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