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<p>The Government has announced unprecedented support for public services, workers
and businesses to protect against the current economic emergency. Organisations in
the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors continue to have access the
support packages that the Government has made available.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
has set out a £750 million package of support for charities providing key services
and supporting vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis. Part of the funding for
charities is being disbursed with £360 million directly allocated by government departments.
The most up to date information is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector#government-financial-support-for-charities"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-charity-sector#government-financial-support-for-charities</a>.
Our aim is to get funding to those in greatest need as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>Charities
also have access to cross-cutting support already announced including the Coronavirus
Job Retention Scheme which enables them to furlough staff with the government paying
80% of wages, and VAT deferral.</p><p>Organisations that are not eligible for the
charity support package could be able to access the other substantial government support
that has been made available. Support for organisations in the voluntary, community
and social enterprise sectors, remains under constant review.</p>
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