According to the Charities Aid Foundation Resilience Index, demand for charity services is rising, as 85% of the charity leaders surveyed last year reported an increase and most expected this to continue.
Rattling tins and dry January fundraisers can only do so much, and charities are against a backdrop of serious funding challenges. Moreover, 30% of charities surveyed by the foundation expected to or had already reduced their workforce while a worrying 18% were unsure if they would survive the next five years.
Combined with the forthcoming changes to national insurance contributions it is set to be a tough year ahead with many charities – particularly smaller ones – likely having to make very difficult decisions and some closing their doors for good.
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