Chernobyl charity suffers largest loss in 21-year history

Chernobyl Children International, the charity that has helped more than 22,000 Ukrainian children affected by the nuclear disaster, has suffered its largest ever loss in its 21-year history.

Accounts show the Adi Roche-led charity last year incurred a €676,555 loss following a surplus of €627,867 in 2010 — a negative turnaround of €1.3m.

The deterioration comes after income fell 30%, from €3.62m to €2.53m in the 12 months to Jan 31.