Employer National Insurance Contributions: Charities

The former chief executive of a community regeneration organisation speaks on the direct impact of cuts on local charities and welcomes the Government's commitment to resetting relationships with the third sector, although concerned about the national insurance increase.

In West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, Age UK faces doubling its fundraising target due to combined cost increases from changes in NICs and cuts to winter fuel payment. Alison Bennett argues that this goes against the sentiment of prioritising NHS funds.

The MP highlights the impact of increased staffing costs on charities such as The Greensand Trust in Mid Bedfordshire and expresses concern about staff cuts that may be necessary due to financial constraints.

Charities like The Cowshed and First Days have been disadvantaged by national insurance charges. Clive asks if the Minister is content with putting bankers’ bonuses first instead of support for people facing evictions, homelessness.

Weldmar Hospicecare will have to raise an additional £600,000 next year, while Julia’s House faces nearly £250,000 in additional costs. These charities provide care in the community and alleviate pressure on NHS.

Charities are essential in supporting vulnerable groups, such as users of Citizens Advice. Graham Stuart advocates for the Government to reconsider its stance on employers' NI contributions affecting charities. Asked the Minister if it would be worth reviewing NI changes if they cost more than expected for NHS.

The Heart of Kent hospice faces costs of more than £200,000 per annum due to changes in NICs and the national living wage. Helen Grant argues that this undermines vital services and puts pressure on the NHS.

Raises concerns about charities like Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Thames Hospice that face substantial additional costs, questioning whether the Government's actions are accidental or a misunderstanding of how these organisations function.

In Northern Ireland, charities will face costs ranging from £5,000 to £200,000 annually due to the NI changes. Jim Shannon agrees that charities are crucial for local communities and could collapse under this new financial strain.

Thanked the Minister for addressing arguments made in the debate and urged her to make strong representations to the Chancellor, suggesting that money taken from charities could be returned.

Age UK estimates that £150,000 per year will be required for Horsham constituency to cope with changes and the extra charge. John Milne argues that this is the wrong time for such a measure given one in five pensioners are living in poverty.

Criticizes the lack of impact assessments before implementing changes, citing West Berkshire Mencap and Volunteer Centre West Berkshire as examples of organisations struggling to meet new financial demands.

Discusses the economic legacy of previous policies, arguing that while the current Government did not raise taxes on working people as promised, it is failing to address systemic issues in services like social care and healthcare. Pressed the Minister on the clarity around public service cuts to fund tax cuts proposed by the Conservative party.

Speaks about the impact on local charities such as South East London Mind and Aurora Nexus, which face significant increases in tax bills that could reduce service provision.

The MP agrees that national insurance needs prioritisation for hospices to provide proper investment in palliative care, as stated in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Raises concerns about the impact of increased national insurance contributions on local charities, citing examples from his constituency. Warns that over £1 billion a year could be lost to the charity sector due to this policy.

The Balsam Centre in Wincanton will face an additional £40,000 cost next year due to the NI changes. Sarah Dyke supports Joe Robertson's position that charities are vital for public service delivery.

Addresses Scotland-specific concerns, noting the Scottish Government's estimate of additional costs at £750 million compared to offered support of £300 million. Inquired about where the Government is obtaining resources to fill public finance gaps.

Highlights the urgent need for exemptions or additional funds for charities such as Jasmine House and Vista, which are facing closure due to increased costs from national insurance changes.

Money donated to charities such as Shooting Star and Demelza House should not be siphoned off to the Treasury. Sir Roger Gale calls for an exemption from NI contributions for all charitable organisations. Sought clarification on whether the extension of children’s hospices grant meets NI costs for such institutions.

In Northern Ireland, violence against women and girls is at crisis levels, with charities warning about potential closures of services due to budget cuts. Sorcha Eastwood questions the Government’s commitment to halving violence against women and girls.

Unpaid carers face an additional £90,000 in NICs. Harrogate's police treatment centre faces £160,000 of employer NICs next year.

Age UK in Hertfordshire faces an additional cost of £85,000 per annum. The Hospice of Saint Francis had to turn away people from its health and wellbeing services due to increased costs.

The MP supports Joe Robertson's private Member’s Bill, the Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill, which would remove the charity lotteries cap to allow charities to raise more money without costing taxpayers.

The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which receives no Government funding, should be given the same exemption as NHS trusts for daily missions. Wendy Morton suggests that charities like air ambulances deserve similar consideration.