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- The UK charitable sector faces a severe financial crisis caused by austerity, the pandemic, and rising costs.
- The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) says grants haven't covered costs since 2020, and donations have fallen.
- Charities including Samaritans and Macmillan Cancer Support are cutting services and staff due to inadequate funding.
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's civil society covenant aims to address issues, but experts say action is needed.
