Donations to Dublin Simon down by 38%

DONATIONS to Dublin Simon Community (DSC) last year fell by more than €500,000, or by almost 40%, as homelessness increased across the capital.

The organisation confirmed yesterday that there were 1,000 people in emergency accommodation in Dublin each night and that DSC provided 169 beds per night last year — an increase of 27.5% on 2009.

Figures in DSC’s annual accounts show donations from the public last year dropped from €1.39 million to €863,246 — a drop of €532,878 or 38% in 12 months.