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Over 2,000 charities hit by local council spending

Summary: More than 2,000 charities and community groups are facing budget cuts as local authorities reduce their funding or in some cases withdraw it completely, according to research published by False Economy.

The research, based on hundreds of Freedom of Information responses from local councils across England, shows that one year on from the launch of the Big Society, many charities and voluntary groups face deep funding cuts of more than £110 million this year, though the final figure is likely to be far higher given that some large authorities have not yet finalised where the cuts will hit.

All charities or voluntary groups receiving a funding cut of at least five per cent are listed in the research, although most cuts are far deeper and many groups have had their funding cancelled completely.

The list of charities facing funding cuts includes 112 adult care charities, 142 elderly-related charities, 382 children’s and young people-related charities and 151 disability-related charities.

For further information and to download the research visit http://falseeconomy.org.uk/blog/exclusive-more-than-2000-charities-and-community-groups-face-cuts

One East Midlands is creating a database of voluntary and community sector organisations in the East Midlands who have been affected by council spending cuts. If you would like your organisation to be included email details to information@one-em.org.uk

Source: oneeastmidlands.org.uk

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