As costs seem to go up, up, up on just about everything, many charities are concerned that their funding will go out the window, simply because people cannot afford to donate the way they did in previous years.
According to the results of a YouGov poll, UK residents will donate approximately 7% less this year. The average amount given to charity in 2007 was £155.35; the average for 2008 is £144.55. That may not seem like a lot but one must remember that this is an average per person, which equals incredible numbers when multiplied by the thousands of donators.
The poll and accompanying research was commissioned by the Each One Counts campaign, a subsidiary of Environmental Business Products Ltd. According to a spokesperson for the organisation, there is an expected decrease of nearly £655 million.
In order to combat the lack of funds, Each One Counts will provide a free recycling service designed to encourage people to recycle their used ink cartridges and mobile phones. For each item received, the campaign then donates funds to a charity.
Lack of knowledge regarding recycling schemes still seems to be the issue at hand for most people. According to the poll, approximately 57% of respondents claimed they did not currently recycle their old phones but 80% of those interviewed said they would if a donation would be made to a charity.
The campaign has partnered with a number of charitable organisations including Tommy’s, Beatbullying and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
For more information, log on to eachonecounts.co.uk
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