Context
In the context of increasing costs, charities and voluntary organisations are struggling to maintain operations. Calmer Therapy in Wansbeck constituency is facing building deterioration and high bills while experiencing increased demand.
Question
What steps her Department is taking to support charities and voluntary organisations in the context of increases in the cost of living. What does it say about the state of the nation when, during the worst cost of living crisis in living memory, charities and voluntary organisations such as Calmer Therapy in Wansbeck constituency are struggling simply to make ends meet? Like many other charities, Calmer Therapy is having to do more with less. It is facing more pressures and continued pressures, with crumbling buildings and excessive bills.
Answer from Stuart Andrew
The Government are investing millions to support charities across England with cost of living pressures, including the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund. I recognise that when costs are rising and donations are falling, demand for their services often increases. That is why I had conversations with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor and why we secured a significant package of £100 million to support those charities. It was welcomed by the sector.
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