Everyone is feeling the pinch, especially local charities. As more and more organisations chase after the same funding streams, more innovative ways of raising funds are now being explored more.

There are many small independent charities in the Petersphere and the message from one local charity is that charity starts at home.

Wendy Smith from the Rosemary Foundation tells us more

Fundraising manager, Wendy Smith sitting outside their office in Lavant Stree