Public Trust in UK Charities at All Time Low

The Nonprofit Times Reports that trust in charities in the UK has fallen to its lowest level, declining 10% over the past two years. The article cites concerns about aggressive fundraising practices, charities more concerned in sustaining themselves than in their mission, scandal, high compensation levels, and low expenditures all as leading to public revolt. The government is contemplating setting up a new fundraising regulatory body. The article notes that the crisis in confidence comes at a terrible time, because after the Brexit vote it is likely that British charities will have fewer resources (loss of EU funding) and face greater need. RC