Written questions

Charities: Finance

Commons · Question 7953 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to improve access to funding for community-based charities.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 16 Jun 2026

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has taken several steps to increase the flow of funding and goods into the sector. This includes the introduction of VAT relief for businesses donating goods to charities from 1 April 2026, which will help more ...