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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Amanda Killelea & Louise Lazell

Charities face £500,000 shortfall as Christmas light fundraisers scrapped due to costs

The Christmas lights are going out all over Britain because of the cost-of-living crisis – and the biggest losers are charities.

Kindhearted residents are scrapping their dazzling domestic displays this year as electricity bills – along with most other bills – push them to a dark place.

Charity bosses reckon the switch-off will reduce donations by at least £500,000 – and probably more.

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