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Charities ‘could face cuts of up to £5.5bn’
4 March 2012 Last updated at 04:10
The charity sector is facing local and national government funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year, a report suggests.
The leaked report, obtained by the Labour Party, was carried out by an umbrella organisation which said the situation had worsened since it had compiled it last March.
The Cabinet Office said it did not consider the figures to be reliable.
But it said ministers were taking steps to help charities through hard times.
East Coast Truckers convoy future secured
The charity has taken thousands of disadvantaged and disabled children to Great Yarmouth and Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft for a day out since 1985.
The future of an annual truckers charity convoy has been secured after organisers reached an agreement with Norfolk Police.
The East Coast Truckers convoy looked in doubt following changes in legislation.
The charity has taken thousands of disadvantaged and disabled children to Great Yarmouth and Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft for a day out since 1985.
Bedfordshire carers get support from University and recycle firm
Carers receive furniture boost
A UNIVERSITY and a waste firm teamed up to provide a boost to the firm Carers In Bedfordshire.
Carers supports 2,500 family carers of all ages across the county, with activities such as home visits, outings and breaks.
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