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Cost of Living Cultural and Charitable Organisations 2023-04-27

2023-04-27

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Q1 Direct Answer
Mary Foy Lab
City of Durham
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The MP raises concerns about the impact of increasing costs on local charities and cultural organisations in her constituency.
What steps are being taken to support cultural and charitable organisations with increases in the cost of living?
Stuart Andrew
As announced at the spring Budget, £100 million is provided for charities and community organisations in England. It supports frontline organisations experiencing higher delivery costs and provides investment in energy efficiency measures. Charities and cultural organisations also receive support under the energy bills discount scheme.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Mary Foy Lab
City of Durham
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The MP highlights that while the government provides short-term support, charities still face long-term funding challenges and need a more sustainable approach.
What steps is the Department taking to establish a wider and longer-term funding commitment to the charity sector?
Stuart Andrew
The £100 million announced at the spring Budget supports charities facing cost of living issues, which I know the sector has welcomed. However, no mention is made of long-term commitments or additional steps beyond this immediate funding.
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Long-term funding commitment
Under Review No Specific Actions Mentioned
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Q3 Partial Answer
Simon Fell
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The MP raises the issue of a local community radio station that operates similarly to charities but cannot hold charitable status due to licensing arrangements.
Whether the Minister might look into granting charitable status to organisations such as CandoFM, which supports the local community?
Stuart Andrew
The Minister expresses willingness to meet with the MP to discuss possible routes for funding hard-pressed organisations such as CandoFM, while noting conditions for achieving charitable status.
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Granting charitable status to community radio stations like CandoFM
Willingness To Meet Conditions For Achieving Charitable Status
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