25% of East Midlands residents rely on small charities during the cost-of-living crisis, and 67% believe their closure would negatively impact communities.
25% of people in East Midlands rely on small charities for support amid cost-of-living crisis, according to NCVO research. 67% believe small charity closures would negatively impact their community. 13% used small charities as a last resort, while 15% found public services insufficient. Over 1 in 3 people described small charities as 'under supported', 'under resourced', 'essential', and 'a lifeline'.
June 24, 2024
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