Charity Donations Down But Shops Thriving

More people are going to charity shops to buy goods and also to donate. This is providing the shops with a mini boom, although charity donations overall are down.

Charity gifts such as agricultural tools or animals are also becoming more popular in recent times as charities such as Oxfam raise our awareness of the plight of people in the developing world struggling to survive drought, flooding and disease.

Overall though, charities are struggling in the recession. Some have been forced to reduce staff and cut services. Shelter has seen a decline in legacy gifts and corporate income, although regular donors are still giving generously.

The government has pledged £40million towards assisting charities so they can continue to help people through the recession. The plan, for England and Wales, will include awarding grants to deprived areas, establishing a volunteering scheme and creating funds to help non-profit organisations merge.

According to a recent Charity Commission survey, only 3% of charities have considered merging with another charity and another 3% had thought about collaborating. Dame Suzi Leather, chairwoman of the Charity Commission, said \"It is very surprising that more charities are not considering collaboration with others, as this can help them share expertise and costs.\"

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