Go Fund Me said it had seen a 63% increase in Christmas fundraisers mentioning 'cost of living' as more people look for support in the economic downturn.
A community hamper fund smashed its £10,000 target and will not be able to distribute festive baskets for those who might not otherwise be able to afford a Christmas meal.
Chloe, seven, and Joey Kostur, five, have raised almost £1,000 to help people with their food bills, setting themselves the challenge of walking 100 miles in 100 days.The pair set themselves the target of walking every day to raise money, and as they hit day 46, they show no signs of stopping.Mum Lucy told Sky News:"They were quite concerned about how other people would be experiencing Christmas this year - I think they talk about it quite a lot at school.
John Coventry, VP International at GoFundMe, said:"As the cost of living crisis starts to hit home for many people across the UK, we are seeing a significant uptick in people raising money on GoFundMe to help keep Christmas alive this year. "It's shaping up to be a tough time for many people - but the spirit of community kindness and support is looking stronger than ever this Christmas."
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