# Almost 4mn less gave to charity in November

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/12/20/almost-4mn-less-gave-to-charity-in-november/
- Published: 2022-12-20T09:20:11+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Statistics from Charities Aid Foundation show that **

36% of individuals donated or sponsored someone for charity last month, down from
43% in a typical November pre-pandemic.

According to [CAF’s](https://www.cafonline.org/) latest [UK Giving research](https://www.cafonline.org/docs/default-source/about-us-research/uk_giving_2022.pdf)
which tracks household donor behaviour, over the last six months, around one in 
ten decided not to make a one-off donation to charity because of the cost-of-living
squeeze, and 5% said they had recently reduced or cancelled a regular donation. 
One in five (19%) are considering cutting back on their donations to cover their
household bills. 

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At the same time, separate CAF research found a third of charities (33%) have seen
demand for their services increase significantly compared to last year.

However, the cost-of-living crisis means nearly half (47%) of people say they are
more aware of those in need in their local community. And, amongst people who donated
in the last year, nearly one in five (19%) are more likely to donate to charity 
this Christmas as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis, with two in five(
42%) saying they are especially likely to donate to tackle homelessness or food 
poverty as part of their Christmas giving.

Neil Heslop OBE, Chief Executive of the [Charities Aid Foundation](https://www.cafonline.org/charities/resource-hub),
said:

> “People cutting back on their donations during the Christmas period is understandable
> but it’s a concern for the many charities that rely on festive fundraising, especially
> following two years of cancelled charitable events and appeals.
>  
> “Charities know more than most the pressures people are feeling as they try to
> provide for their families during this incredibly challenging time. But if you
> can afford it, now is the time to give to causes supporting the most vulnerable
> in our society. There are also other ways to help, such as through volunteering
> or donating goods.”

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