Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 Charity staff face burnout amid 'triple crisis'

Charity leaders say demand and costs had gone up at a time when fundraising was getting tougher.

* Increased demand for services, with charities having to fill gaps left by government cuts
* Difficulty raising money, with many facing reduced funding and increased costs
* Rising costs, including staff salaries and living expenses Staff are exhausted, with some charities reporting a 5% success rate in grant applications, equivalent to £10,000 per year. Leaders are warning that many charities may go under due to the pressure, leaving vulnerable people without support. Recruiting volunteers is also becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for treasurer positions. Charity leaders are calling for better funding and fair remuneration for staff to attract skilled professionals. A "perfect storm" of a cost-of-living crisis, financial challenges, and increased demand has left charities on the brink.
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