Charities across the UK will receive a £750 million support package of support to continue vital work during the coronavirus outbreak, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
As part of a UK-wide package of support, £360 million will be directly allocated by government departments to charities providing key services and supporting vulnerable people during the crisis.
As well as this, £370 million for small and medium-sized charities, including through a grant to the National Lottery Community Fund for those in England, will support those organisations at the heart of local communities which are making a big difference during the outbreak, including those delivering food, essential medicines and providing financial advice.
The chancellor also announced the government will match fund whatever the public donates to the BBC’s Big Night In charity appeal on April 23rd, starting with a contribution of at least £20 million to the National Emergencies Trust.
Full details of the announcement are on the gov.uk website.