Extract from Lords debate on Charitable and Voluntary Sector - Apr 30

Friday, 1 May 2020 07:27

Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Lab):...Furthermore, as we have heard, some specific areas are not covered, such as medical research. The Brain Tumour Charity  for example, has seen a 70% loss of income, and Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK have been similarly affected. However, as explained by the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, and the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, research charities are unable to access the government scheme because they do not provide front-line services. Therefore...Request free trial