Donations fall as scandal-hit charities lose public trust

Percentage of people giving money drops as number who believe sector is untrustworthy rises

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Oxfam has been embroiled in a massive sex abuse scandal
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The number of Britons donating to charities has fallen for the third consecutive year, amid worrying signs a series of high-profile scandals have damaged trust in the sector among the public.

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