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Fewer groups registering as charities
Decline in recent years due to a crowded sector, challenges in vying for funding, say observers
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Fewer groups have been registering as charities in recent years, a development that observers say is due to a saturated sector and the resulting difficulties in competing for funds and resources.
In 2018, 40 charities were registered, up slightly from the 39 in 2017 but less than the 49 in 2016, the latest figures from the Commissioner of Charities (COC) show.
