Two health charities are to merge citing increasing demand due to Covid-19 as a key factor.

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (Iof) has published a series of recruitment guides to encourage greater diversity and equality in the charity sector.

"Gone are the large sporting events, sales, shows and performances that were key fundraising fixtures, and now comes a new wave of events people can partake in from the comfort of their own home in lockdown."

A £10m funding pot has been made available to help charities struggling with income loss due to Covid-19.

Charity foundations are being urged to do more to ensure investments are promoting the objectives of charities.

More than £46m of charitable funds have been accounted for following interventions by the Charity Commission, according to latest figures from the regulator.