Everyone at @NCVO is very sad to hear that @sccoalition will be closing in Spring 2022. Our thoughts are with the trustees that have had to take such a difficult decision and the staff who are affected. Small charities make up a huge bulk of the voluntary sector. They represent the coming together of people up and down the country, with many working at the heart of communities.

The Secretary of State for @DCMS is responsible for charities. Here’s our response to his article in the @Telegraph about the work of charities, their funding, and the role of the Charity Commission and chair. [THREAD] We agree with @OliverDowden that charities and volunteers do brilliant work every day. Charities have long worked tirelessly to strengthen society, with the pandemic shining a spotlight of their vital contribution to individuals, families, and communities.

This is an important first step, but it won't be enough to prevent good charities around the country from closing their doors. 1/

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Even many that survive will look very different very soon, with severely reduced capacity to provide the support people rely on. As charity shops shut and fundraisers stop, we estimate charities stand to lose around £4bn in 12 weeks due to the crisis. (ncvo.org.uk/about-us/media…) 2/