Treasury – in the House of Commons at on 7 July 2020.
Jo Gideon
Conservative, Stoke-on-Trent Central
What fiscal steps he is taking to support the charity sector during the covid-19 outbreak.
Kemi Badenoch
The Exchequer Secretary, Minister for Equalities
Alongside unprecedented support for individuals and businesses in the light of the covid-19 outbreak, the Government have announced a £750 million support package for charities, £360 million of which will be allocated directly to charities providing essential services and £200 million will go to local charities through the National Lottery Community Fund.
Jo Gideon
Conservative, Stoke-on-Trent Central
I thank the Minister for that answer and for the support that enabled charities to develop new ways of working during lockdown. Will the Minister outline how this Government’s support has helped my constituents in Stoke-on-Trent Central?
Kemi Badenoch
The Exchequer Secretary, Minister for Equalities
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the extraordinary innovations of charities in Stoke-on-Trent and across the country. We have seen innovation and adaptation right across the economy, made possible in part by the unprecedented level of support that we have been referring to during this session. As of the end of last week, £230 million had been disbursed from the Government’s charity support fund.
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