# Irish charity blames bad publicity for income fall

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/11/28/irish-charity-blames-bad-publicity-income-fall/
- Published: 2014-11-28T16:43:13+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Irish Society for the Prevention for Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) experienced
a drop of 12% in voluntary income in 2013 due to the bad publicity generated by 
other charities, according to the organisation’s accounts.

“2013 in terms of fundraising contained a real sting in the tail when reactions 
to issues arising in other charities generated additional challenges,” the accounts
state.

Voluntary income in 2013 was €3.8 million, down from €4.3 million in 2012. Legacy
income, which is listed separately, fell from €127,000 to €117,000.

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[ISPCC](http://www.ispcc.ie) raises money from a range of sources, including donations
and high profile events. Cereal maker Cheerios supported the charity’s breakfast
appeal and Childline concert which raised €200,000 and €400,000 respectively.

Total ISPCC income, which includes statutory income, fell by 8% to €5.3 million.
Fundraising expenses in 2013 were €890,000 (€903,000 in 2012).

The organisation’s net funds in 2013 were €530,000.

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