3 August 2011

More than 2000 charities and community groups facing cuts

Only a year after the launch of the Big Society when we are supposed to be relying on the community and voluntary sector more, based on 265 Freedom of Information Act responses from councils in England, the TUC has found 2,215 charities are facing budgets cuts caused by council cutbacks.  Children’s and young people’s charities have been hardest hit.

Of the charities affected, 382 work with children and young people, 112 in the adult care sector, 151 with those with disabilities and 142 support the elderly.  There are also a substantial number of homelessness charities facing cuts.

False Economy - More than 2000 charities facing cuts

Vulnerable at risk as charities face cuts of over £100m - Housing Dash24.com

Councils pass on severe budget cuts to hundreds of children's charities - Children and Young People Today

No comments: