Times tough for charities as effects of Covid-19 bite

CHARITIES are facing a tough ask as the reality of the economic impact of Covid starts to bite, ever before the second lockdown.

Welfare charities have taken significant financial hits as the vast majority of in-person fundraising events have been forced to cancel and visitors have been restricted, and charity shops have also faced periods of closure.

This all comes at a time when many are under additional pressure or demand for their services as a result of the pandemic, and