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<p>Charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises across the country undertake
incredibly important work with and for disabled people. This work has become even
more critical during this unprecedented crisis.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Many
organisations, including those working with and for disabled people, are experiencing
significant pressures due to Covid-19, through either, or both, a loss of income and
increasing demand for services increases.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is why
the government has made an unprecedented £750 million package of support available,
specifically for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. The £200m
Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF) forms a central part of this package, and
is being distributed to organisations through the National Lottery Community Fund
(TNLCF). Organisations, including those who work with and for disabled people, should
visit the TNLCF website to learn more about how to submit an application (<a href="http://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk"
target="_blank">www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a>).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Furthermore,
the Department of Health and Social Care has announced a £6 million fund to support
charities working with people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.</p>
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