Acevo has given a breakdown on the £750m support package for UK charities during the coronavirus outbreak.
The government is currently drawing up plans for the design and delivery of the funding, including money delivered through the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). Acevo's understanding is that apart from the allocation for hospices mentioned below, other funding decisions have not been made.
£360m will be allocated by the government departments to charities providing ‘key services’ and supporting vulnerable people during the crisis:
- £200m for hospices to help increase capacity and stability.
- St John Ambulance to support the NHS, for Citizens Advice to increase the number of staff providing advice and for charities supporting vulnerable children.
In addition, the government has announced several smaller pots of funding for charities working in domestic abuse, international development and mental health.
£370m will be provided to ‘small and medium-sized charities’ through the National Lottery Community Fund (NCLF), including those delivering food, essential medicines and providing financial advice. Starting with a contribution of at least £20m to the National Emergencies Trust, the government will also match public donations to the BBC’s Big Night In charity appeal, which raised £27,398,675 from public donations.
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