Charites warn ‘perfect storm’ could force many to close

They say the situation now is worse than during Covid with many fearing for their future.

Charities are warning they face a ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs and a lack of funding which could force many to close.

One organisation supporting disabled people is looking at making almost half of its staff redundant after dipping into reserves to pay higher bills.

Others say they will struggle to afford the increase in employer national insurance contributions announced in the UK Government budget.

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