Small charities are facing a double whammy during these troubled times of the coronavirus pandemic. Not only are their services required more than ever, with domestic abuse, mental health, food charities and many others in ever increasing demand. But funding has fallen off a cliff. With shops only now set to open again, albeit with restrictions, and fundraising events cancelled the length and breadth of the country, income has been hit hard. That, combined with the negative i

PolicyBee – Small Charities Week The coronavirus outbreak has had a major impact on all of our lives, but the effect it has had on vulnerable people – such as the homeless, survivors of domestic violence and the elderly – has been catastrophic. What’s worse is that the usual lifelines for those people – chiefly provided by the charity sector – has been in turmoil since lockdown began. Donations have dried up, volunteers are being directed to other frontline services and those