The risk is that charities may simply become arms length delivery agents. The impact of these changes is undoubtedly hardest on small local independent charities that deliver specific services. They will find it most difficult to establish new relationships as they appeal less to the major business interests that invest in national schemes to support national products and services. In light of these figures it s little wonder that business is keen to develop partnerships with charities. The danger is that charities will be pressured to compromise their beliefs and values to fit with the business and secure the funding.
Business is attracted to single issues with a clear message.
For some welfare agencies this can leave them without corporate support as they are dealing with the very real and complex needs as a result of poverty. The grotesque reality of homelessness, for example, does not make for attractive glossy publicity brochures. Another potential threat to charities is a disincentive to be involved in the advocacy process. Changes to social policy and laws have been affected by the advocacy of charities and not for profit organisations. Canon Dillon says this energetic advocacy by charities should be retained.