Giving a little for a better society

We can all contribute to our recovery, in our communities or for a cause, and it doesn’t have to be financial, writes Frank Flannery

THE charity sector is facing a perfect storm of government cuts, reduction in fundraised income due to the recession and the departure of two of the largest philanthropic foundations, Atlantic Philanthropies and the One Foundation, both of which had a tremendous impact on Irish society.

This has created a “burning plat- form” which underscores the need to address the underdeveloped nature of philanthropy in Ireland. The recession has had a significant impact on charitable donations with charities reporting income drops of up to 40%.