There are growing concerns about the impact of the pandemic on other social objectives, such as tackling climate change and reducing inequality. While some past crises have boosted total charitable giving, Covid-19 may lead to donations being diverted from other causes. Covid-19 is naturally at the forefront of our concerns right now, but there are […]
Category: Charities & volunteering
Like households and businesses, charities are facing rising costs. At the same time, many will see demand for their services grow as the economy weakens. While recessions don’t necessarily lead to a fall in donations, the funds available to charities are declining in real terms. The rising cost of living and the threat of a […]
Despite an initial increase in donations at the outset of the pandemic, the number of people giving to charities fell in early 2021 compared with previous years. Long-term trends are also worrying for the sector, which will be hoping that December brings its traditional festive boost. This month, the UK’s charity sector will be hoping […]
With the flood of donations for those affected by the war in Ukraine, some have asked whether people are more willing to help their close neighbours. Evidence suggests not: rather, it is the scale of a disaster together with media coverage that most influence the response to an emergency appeal. The Russian invasion of Ukraine […]
The lockdown, the recession and increased uncertainty are all likely to affect people’s incomes and what they do with their money. That includes decisions about what they donate to charities – how much to give, which causes to give to, when to give and how to give. Uncertainty about future health and economic outcomes as […]