Covid financial crisis leaves charities having to ration services
Plus: The chief executive of Cancer Research UK warns of a crisis in the shadow of coronavirus
24 April 2021 • 3:12pm
The closure of charity shops during the Covid lockdowns has contributed to the funding crisis facing the sector
Credit: Tom Wilkinson/PA
Breast Cancer Haven announced this week that it was suspending its services after the effects of the crisis reduced its income significantly . It is believed to be the first charity to fold due to the fundraising shortfall from Covid – but it is already having knock-on effects after another charity, Future Dreams, said it was now left to pick up Breast Cancer Haven s services.
Cancer charity suspends services as Covid effect begins to bite
Breast Cancer Haven, founded in 1997, is believed to be first cancer charity to close as funding dries up during the coronavirus pandemic
A cancer charity has announced it is suspending its services due the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, as industry experts warn it could be “the start of things to come” as charities continue to face financial difficulties.
Breast Cancer Haven is believed to be the first cancer charity to close as a result of the pandemic, putting all of its staff members at risk.
Founded in 1997, the charity provided personalised counselling and therapies for people affected by breast cancer.