Wilson PonIs the Economic Downturn Having a Deep Impact on Charities?
May 1st 2010 01:20
When we’re having extra money, some of us will consider to donate it to the charity organizations. However, have anyone of you ever wondered, “Would the recession giving a hard time to the charities?”
Well, it sounds a little bit unbelievable, but the charity organizations claimed that the total donation from the public is slightly raise up to 15 percent in the past few months!
Yasmin Jeffrey, the marketing manager of St. Nicholas Hospice, which is located at United Kingdom, said the annual “Flag Day” fundraising have been hit a new record of £1,200, which is more than expected in the very first place!
“It’s quite a surprise, as the people seem to be more generous, especially in the economic downturn period,” said Yasmin Jeffrey.
Based on the statistic from the UK Cards Association, the total amount of donation for the first four months of 2009 on debit cards was 24 percent higher than the previous year, while credit cards donations were up 11 percent!
So, have you done any donation over the past few months? If you haven’t, then it’s time to show your concern to the unfortunate ones.
Well, it sounds a little bit unbelievable, but the charity organizations claimed that the total donation from the public is slightly raise up to 15 percent in the past few months!
Yasmin Jeffrey, the marketing manager of St. Nicholas Hospice, which is located at United Kingdom, said the annual “Flag Day” fundraising have been hit a new record of £1,200, which is more than expected in the very first place!
“It’s quite a surprise, as the people seem to be more generous, especially in the economic downturn period,” said Yasmin Jeffrey.
Based on the statistic from the UK Cards Association, the total amount of donation for the first four months of 2009 on debit cards was 24 percent higher than the previous year, while credit cards donations were up 11 percent!
So, have you done any donation over the past few months? If you haven’t, then it’s time to show your concern to the unfortunate ones.
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