With bated breath
July 2009
Cathy Pharoah and Mark Pincher show that the larger charities are only just withstanding recessionary pressures – for now
How is the recent economic turmoil affecting fundraising in the UK? It is difficult to predict trends, because some impacts are more immediate than others: for example while spontaneous giving, both from individuals and organisations, is highly sensitive to the pound in the pocket, planned giving – including from trusts – relates to longer term wealth and savings and has greater robustness.
Author: Mark Pincher
Mark Pincher is data editor and development manager for Caritas Data.
Author: Cathy Pharoah
Cathy Pharoah is co-director of the ESRC Research Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy (CGAP) at Cass Business School.
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