Charity donations impacted by scandals

More than a third of charities have been adversely affected by recent controversies that have hit the sector, with many claiming donations have fallen as a result.

A survey of 67 charities by the Wheel, the sector’s representative body, has found that one-third said they had been impacted as a result of controversies elsewhere in the sector — and of that number, two-thirds said it took the form of a direct fall in donations.

A separate and larger survey of charities conducted last July showed that 71% said demand for their services had increased.