THE GIVING REPORT 2025 | How Global Disruptions Influence how Canadians Give

The eighth edition of The Giving Report, looks at the period of 2018-2024 to understand how giving has evolved during a period shaped by crisis and transformation.

The eighth edition of The Giving Report, looks at the period of 2018-2024 to understand how giving has evolved during a period shaped by crisis and transformation.

69% of Canadians currently using charitable services say this is the first year they have needed to access this support, primarily due to the rising cost of living.

CanadaHelps kicks off a national "12 Ways to Give" campaign to educate Canadians about the ways they can support charities this holiday season.

69% of Canadians currently using charitable services say this is the first year they have needed to access this support, primarily due to the rising cost of living.

More than 30% of charities report a significant drop in revenue, while 55% say they have fewer volunteers than before the pandemic, challenging their ability to deliver essential services to Canadians in need.

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Small charities (less than $500,000 in annual revenue) did not adapt as well as large charities to the financial strains of the first year of the pandemic.

Small charities (less than $500,000 annual revenue) experienced the biggest drop in year-over-year receipted donations, declining $1,016 billion (or 25%) between 2019 and 2020.

One in four Canadians are already or will soon be using charitable services to meet basic needs in 2022.