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Charities: Coronavirus

Question for Treasury

UIN 902695, tabled on 18 May 2020

What fiscal steps he is taking to support the charity sector during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answered on

18 May 2020

Alongside unprecedented support for individuals and businesses in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government has announced a £750 million support package for charities.

£360m of this will be allocated directly to charities providing essential services and supporting vulnerable people, including up to £200m for hospices across the next quarter.

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Treasury
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