"From 15.4bn in 2024, the total fell to 14bn last year, with overseas aid charities and disaster appeals among the worst affected. While the number of UK donors has been falling for years – with 6 million fewer than a decade ago – bigger donations from a smaller number of people have until recently made up the difference."
"Given the importance of charities in many frontline services, delivered via contracts with councils, there is reason to be alarmed. Many are already chronically underfunded for the projects they deliver. Cuts should be expected to cause harm."
Greg James's 1,000km Comic Relief bike ride highlights the popularity of high-profile charity fundraising campaigns on BBC Radio 1, which raised a record 2.2 million last year. However, behind these visible successes, charities face significant challenges. The Charities Aid Foundation reports the first overall decline in donations since 2021, dropping from 15.4 billion to 14 billion. The number of UK donors has fallen by 6 million over a decade, and even larger donations from wealthy individuals are decreasing. Overseas aid charities and disaster appeals are particularly affected. With many charities already underfunded for frontline services delivered through council contracts, further cuts could cause substantial harm. The CAF urges the government to prioritize charities within neighborhood renewal programs.
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