Charities and voluntary groups are being forced to shut down services due to the insurance cost crisis. Charities and voluntary groups are being forced to shut down services due to the insurance cost crisis. Around one euro in every 10 of charity income is now being spent on the cost of cover. Some are being hit with premium rises of up to 60pc, according to Ivan Cooper of The Wheel, which represents 1,600 charities, community and voluntary groups. A survey carried out in conjunction with the Alliance for Insurance Reform shows 22pc of voluntary groups said the cost of cover was threatening their future.

Source: Irish Independent June 14, 2019 01:39 UTC