Press Release

NCVO statement in relation to the Government's announcement to give campaigning charities £750,000

8 April 2009

Liz Atkins, Director of Public Policy NCVO said: "We are delighted the Government has announced a £750,000 package to help smaller voluntary and community organisations campaign. We look forward to hearing more details."

"Charities play an important role in giving a voice to the voiceless. We believe it is a charity's duty to look at what will make the biggest difference to those they work with, whether this is providing services or campaigning to effect social change to make people's lives better."

"Politicians from across the political spectrum recognise the value of charity campaigns. Without charity campaigns we would not have the Disability Discrimination Act or the Climate Change Act. Nick Hurd, MP recognised recently at an NCVO Conference that campaigning is a valid activity for charities. We look forward to working with the Government to make sure this scheme gives the maximum impact to our sector."