Charities predict tougher years ahead as they count cost of pandemic

Charities involved in health, social care and local development have seen a significant increase in demand this year.

In 2020, many charities in Ireland experienced a simultaneous surge in demand for services and a collapse in fundraised/earned income as a result of Covid-19.

In the first phase of the pandemic, Local Development Companies received an additional 2,200 Covid-specific requests each day and as restrictions continue, these needs deepen.