Scotland's charity sector hit by dramatic hike in energy costs

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Rocketing energy costs have decimated charities' already tight budgets meaning cuts to vital services.

"Our budgets are usually set at the start of the financial year and very quickly we have had to adjust to prioritising our energy bills over delivering services, sometimes quite vital services around mental health which has come as a bit of a shock to us."Fruit and veg cutbacks

Having to pay more in bills means the trust has had to cut back on fresh fruit and vegetables for its People's Pantry food bank.Mrs Uygun said the trust has had to cut back on fresh fruit and vegetables for its food bankBritish Gas owner Centrica warned that high energy bills could affect household bills for the next two yearsChief executive Chris O'Shea said there was "no reason" to expect gas prices would come down "any time soon".

It is likely to mean an increase in demand for things like money advice services and mental health support. "The idea that energy companies are out of the goodness of their heart will cut profit - which is where this is all going - is not going to happen, Ms Uygun said. "And it is common for voluntary sector contracts and grants not to be uplifted for inflation. We are aware of organisations that have received the same amount of money for up to six years, and have been expected to deliver the same service with no increase to cover rising costs.

 

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