Charities Struggle to Meet Rising Demand, CAF Report Reveals
A new report by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) highlights that charities globally are struggling to keep up with increasing demand for their services. The World Giving Report: Charity Insights surveyed over 5,000 charity leaders across 33 countries and found that two-thirds of organizations have seen a rise in service demands within the past year. Nearly half report difficulty coping, while most anticipate further increases. Charities in lower-income nations are particularly affected. To manage rising needs, some charities prioritize services based on urgency or implement waitlists. Financial sustainability is cited as the top challenge by 61% of respondents. In response, a third have tapped into savings to cover shortfalls and one-quarter reduced staff numbers. Only 37% feel prepared for success in the next three years. Mark Greer from CAF emphasized that charities are under significant strain due to global crises like climate change and conflict. He urged funders and policymakers to provide more flexible funding and support long-term resilience.
Topics: charities climate change financial sustainability funding global demand for services