Listen: how lockdown is affecting charities

For many of us the last few months in lockdown have been incredibly difficult and the pandemic has left an indelible mark on all our lives. Our attitudes and values towards our communities or those in need have changed forever.

While some have been running daily errands or doing food shops for poorly relatives or vulnerable people living close by, others have volunteered at food banks or checked in on elderly neighbours.

For many, giving back has come in the form of clapping for our carers while for others being in lockdown has proved a fun challenge as they come up with creative news ways to fundraise with people organising virtual pub quizzes, donating the cost of their commute or using a staircase as a stand in for a sponsored mountain climb.

Johnny discussed the effect of lockdown on charities with Jo Barnett of Virgin Money Giving and Vari Lambert of Mind:

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