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<p>The Government promised to match whatever the public donated to the BBC Big Night
In fundraising event – which was broadcast on 23rd April – starting with a contribution
of at least £20m to the National Emergencies Trust appeal. The remainder will be split
between the Comic Relief and Children in Need charities. On the night of its broadcast,
the event raised £27m.</p><p> </p><p>On 8 April the Government announced a £750 million
package of support for charities providing key services and supporting vulnerable
people during the Covid-19 crisis. This funding package will help charities providing
essential services to continue their operations and to weather the storm until we
return to more normal times. Funding for charities will be made available in the coming
weeks and further information will be announced on Gov.uk. The Government’s aim is
to get funding to those in greatest need as soon as possible.</p>
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