Almost two thirds of charities axe jobs and services over financial strain Economics Almost two thirds of charities have axed workers and vital services as they come under pressure from falling income, staff burnout and declining public donations, according to new research. The vast majority have warned they are considering leaving their roles amid intense conditions in the sector, experts at Rathbones have warned. Research by the investment [...]
Third sector warns wealth tax will hit philanthropy Wealth A wealth tax of the sort reportedly being considered by the government would leave a multibillion-pound hole in charities’ finances and jeopardise the work they are able to carry out, third sector bosses and economists have warned. According to John Canady, chief executive of the National Philanthropic Trust UK, the rumoured levy targeted at households [...]