‘Broken’ charity sector forced to lose staff, cut hours and turn off the lights as cost of living bites

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Charities are having to cut services, let staff go and reduce their opening hours as analysts warn parts of the sector are now “broken” as a result of the cost of living crisis.

Soaring bills and other costs are weighing heavily on organisations within the sector, with some being forced to switch off the lights and work in the dark in a bid to save money on electricity.