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‘‘Just when we thought we might be able to breathe a sigh of relief and sift through the debris left by COVID19 pandemic, here we are in national crisis again. Cost of living is hurtling out of control while we look a recession square in the eye. Inflation is soaring while an announcement from the Bank of England tells us that the pound is worth less. Belt tightening is no longer a choice. Worst of all are shocking reports that a third of children in the UK are now living in poverty, revealing the true depth of this national disaster. But what about charities? The very organisations we leaned on so heavily through lockdown, are not exempt from the sky rocketing prices. And now demand for services is rising again. Squeezed to the bare bones and with a general public struggling to afford even the basics, how will non-profits possibly survive?’’ The cost-of-living crisis and the impact on UK charities (Charity Link – Wednesday 11 th May 2022).

Alison Taylor, the CEO of CAF Bank and Charity Services wrote recently: “After two years supporting their communities throughout the pandemic, they are also having to find the funds to pay higher costs. With tightening household budgets impacting donations, there is a perfect storm facing the sector”

What can businesses do to help?

One initiative that Wingfield Consultants are very proud to be associated with is Norfolk ProHelp (working in partnership with the Norfolk Community Foundation).

Norfolk ProHelp is a network of approved professional firms committed to making a difference in our local community by providing free advice and support to the voluntary and not-for-profit sector.

Norfolk ProHelp matches community groups looking for support with professional firms that can help them.

Check out the Norfolk ProHelp here: Norfolk ProHelp | Norfolk Community Foundation (norfolkfoundation.com). We are on the members list here: Norfolk ProHelp members | Norfolk Community Foundation (norfolkfoundation.com)

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) involves actions taken when a company seeks to improve its environmental and societal impact. Wingfield Consultants are delighted to be involved with Norfolk ProHelp and be part of the prevailing trend of local businesses supporting the local community