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Reports have suggested that the amount of money donated to good causes fell by 11% in the year to April. Figures from the Charities Aid Foundation and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations show the estimated total donations fell from £11.2bn in 2007-8 to £9.9bn.
The report, based on a survey of 3,316 people, found that the drop in giving was due in part to the fall in large donations made by high-earning professionals. Most people give cash donations, although larger amounts tend to be given via direct debit.
Research by The Charity Commission, which oversees the sector, also showed that 56% of charities surveyed said they had been affected by the economic downturn. They have also found that one in three not-for-profit organisations said they had brought in measures to try to tackle the impact of the recession. Some 14% were reducing costs, 11% increasing fundraising efforts and 6% drawing on reserves. In addition, 5% said they were postponing offering new services, while 2% had reduced staff numbers. However, just 3% said they had considered collaborating with another charity, while the same percentage had thought about merging.
Related links:
NCVO
Charities Aid Foundation
Charity Commission
(Posted: November 2009)
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