The Chartered Institute of Fundraising has announced a new package of support for fundraisers who have been made redundant due to Covid-19.

The umbrella body has offered fundraisers three months' free membership, plus a package of further support, learning and development resources.

Additional support comes as research shows 58% of charities have reporter they are cutting back services amid an estimated 60,000 job losses across the sector.

The IoF said alongside three months' free membership, it will offer redundant fundraisers learning and development opportunities, such as tips on developing CVs and preparing for interviews.

Additionally, any organisational member of the institute is being offered the opportunity to buy individual membership for any fundraisers they are making redundant at a discounted rate, to enable that person to continue their professional development in fundraising.

IoF chief executive, Peter Lewis said the fundraising community is a 'special place', where people are 'supported and helped through their career by their peers and colleagues'.

"As the professional membership body for fundraisers, I am delighted that we are able to embrace that tradition and announce this new package of support to fundraisers who are experiencing difficulty due to redundancy or loss of work," he said.

"Fundraisers are the lifeblood of our charity sector, turning visions into reality through generating the income that keeps vital services and activities running.

"Our charities need, and will continue to need, excellent fundraisers as we face the continued impact of coronavirus, and although it will be a difficult time for many in the months ahead, we are determined to continue supporting fundraisers so that they can find new roles, develop their skills, and take the next steps in their fundraising careers."

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