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Chancellor announces Covid-19 funding for frontline charities

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The chancellor has announced a £750m package of support for frontline charities including during the coronavirus outbreak.

£360m will be directly allocated by government departments to charities providing key services and supporting vulnerable people during the crisis. These will include:

  • hospices;
  • St John Ambulance;
  • victims charities, including domestic abuse;
  • vulnerable children charities; and
  • Citizens Advice.

£370m will be made available to support community organisations, including those delivering food, essential medicines and providing financial advice.

Issue: 1483
Categories: News
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