Paul Butler

ALT Everlyn Roach on stage

ALT Text reads: Making local green space designations in your Neighbourhood Plan: A toolkit for neighbourhood planners." next to it is a drawing of houses

ALT Image of children playing in hall. Text reads: Space to Thrive: New research on community spaces supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The Locality, Power to Change and VCSE Health and Wellbeing alliance are at the bottom of the image

ALT Image of children playing in hall. Text reads: Space to Thrive: New research on community spaces supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The Locality, Power to Change and VCSE Health and Wellbeing alliance are at the bottom of the image

ALT We are delighted by the Chancellor’s announcement of £100m of support for community organisations and charities. The community sector’s call for targeted support to deal with the cost-of-living crisis has been listened to in Westminster and we are grateful for the commitment of the Civil Society Minister in making this happen. This support will help alleviate the growing pressure on many frontline community organisations – the very organisations who are providing food banks, warm hubs, mental health and welfare support to those worst hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Many of these organisations have been struggling to survive, creaking under the weight of growing demand and soaring bills. We look forward to working with the Government to ensure this vital funding reaches the people and places who need it most.  It is crucial that arrangements are put in place as quickly as possible with a straightforward and simple process for organisations to access support.”