Thousands of charity workers facing threats with human rights causes worst affected

THOUSANDS of charity staff have been subjected to “deeply concerning” threats while at work, according to new research welcomed by unions today. The Charity Commission found volunteers increasingly operate “in an environment marked by hostility and threat” over international conflict, immigration issues and equality issues. Its survey of 2,947 charity trustees in February has suggested organisations working to promote human rights, religious and racial harmony or equality and diversity have been most prone to negative impacts in recent times.