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Almost 66% of non-profit groups shrouded from scrutiny despite getting State support

Conference hears of ‘excessive duplication’ with ‘unnecessary form-filling’

Some 72% of charities report increased demand despite economic recovery

Network of more than 1,500 charities calls on Government to develop cross-departmental plan to restore public services

Majority say governance levels are average or poor

Calamity couldn’t have happened at a worse time

From gathering data in the field to fundraising at home, charities’ use of technology is enhancing their operations

Majority of profits for some groups go to private firms instead of charitable causes