Charities pressured to ‘do more with less’

The demand on charities is increasing despite economic recovery, according to data which reveals the extent of the problem. Out of the 262 charities surveyed by The Wheel, Ireland’s representative and support organisation for charities, 72% reported an increased demand for services.

The figures also show that a third of charities have cut back or suspended services in the past year due to a lack of funding.

Some 42% of charities surveyed reported a drop in income over the same period. Deirdre Garvey, chief executive of The Wheel, said charities are under pressure to provide services for more people with less money.