Charity and Voluntary Sector

BIG: The BIG Lottery Fund has announced £3.5m of bricks & mortar investment in village halls and community centres. Towns from Wigglesworth in Yorkshire to Truro in Cornwall are among the 13 communities securing a slice of the good cause funding for Community Buildings that will enabling enable them to inject a new lease of life into village halls or build new community centres from scratch.
Press release ~ BIG - Community Buildings
 
HMRC: Voluntary and community sector organisations will receive £6m in funding for the next 3 years from HM Revenue & Customs to help people get the right benefits and tax. 57 organisations have received awards for 2008/2009, 21 of which received a boost for multi-year funded projects.
 
Head of HMRCs Third Sector Team, Derek Tilstone said:
"This money will fund organisations that work with the vulnerable in society, helping them claim the right benefits, like tax credits that they are entitled to. These organisations provide a safety net for people who do not normally come to HMRC for help and advice.  Their work is vital because it makes customers aware of our products, provides extra help with tax issues and brings customers back into direct contact with HMRC."
Press release ~ HMRC Grant in Aid funding guidance ~ 2008/09 funded organisations and projects
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