UK charities and the pandemic: navigating the perfect storm

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK charity sector, outline possible opportunities for researchers in accounting/management as a consequence and discuss possible strategies to respond to the pandemic.

Design/methodology/approach

Literature-based personal critical reflection.

Findings

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for charities, as major swathes of income have been lost, demands on services have increased and some are unable to operate at all because of imposed constraints.

Originality/value

Possible avenues for research, arising from the context of the crisis in the sector, are highlighted. Moreover, several useful strategies are emphasised to enable charities to navigate the crisis.

Citation

Hyndman, N. (2020), "UK charities and the pandemic: navigating the perfect storm", Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 587-592. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAOC-08-2020-0114