£750m Support for Charities during Covid-19

The Chancellor has announced:

  • £750 million pot for frontline charities across the UK – including hospices and those supporting domestic abuse victims
  • £360 million direct from government departments and £370 million for smaller charities, including through a grant to the National Lottery Community Fund
  • government will match donations to the National Emergencies Trust as part of the BBC’s Big Night In fundraiser taking place on 23 April – pledging a minimum of £20 million

08.04.2020