24Jun 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Charity shops or bust? UK charities on the brink of crisis in post Covid-19 world

Borough news
Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and Leader of the Opposition on Oldham Council, says our High Street faces unprecedented challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.  He has written to Oldham Council bosses over concerns for the future of the charity economy in Oldham Borough. Charity shops provide essential revenue for charities in Oldham Borough, Greater Manchester and across the UK.  They also provide an affordable option for many people to shop locally.   Councillor Sykes has asked a number of questions to Oldham Council about how to protect this important sector of the Oldham community: How can Oldham Council support and help charity shops in Oldham Borough as we move out of this crisis?Have you spoken to the Charity Retail Association or any local charities…
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21May 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Lib Dems: Charities need a multi-billion pound package to survive

Parliamentary news
Responding to the announcement that the Government has released £150 million in funding raised through dormant bank accounts for charities, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Daisy Cooper, said: “Charities and voluntary organisations play a crucial role helping the most vulnerable in our society and will be absolutely vital as this crisis continues. But charities have seen their incomes plummet, meaning many face extinction just when we need them most. “It’s been six weeks now since the Chancellor announced funding support for charities, but it is taking far too long for that money to get to the organisations that need it. Charities across the country are warning that if the Government does not get this money to them urgently, they will simply not recover and their invaluable contributions to our communities…
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