Operational cost pressures

How to manage charity operational cost pressures

Operational cost pressures are a factor every charity will consider – whether the costs are monetary, or measured in terms of time and effort. 

They can include the cost of delivering services, paying staff, renting premises, or investing in new technology. Some costs are one-off payments, whereas others are ongoing. 

External economic pressures such as inflation can place charities under particular pressure as money doesn’t stretch as far as it once did. In times like these, considering how best to mitigate operational cost pressures is valuable. 

To find further information and ideas for practical steps your charity can take to ease these pressures, be sure to explore our operational cost pressure resources from our CAF Charity Advisory team and contributions from key charity sector organisations.