Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Barry Sheerman (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Thursday, 7 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.

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Access to bank accounts for charitable organisations

That this House notes the brilliant work of the charitable sector and the positive impact charities have on communities across the country; recognises that charities must be supported to thrive and the unique role Government plays in creating the conditions by which the third-sector can flourish; further notes that charities require access to finance and bank accounts so they can operate in the public interest; is therefore concerned about reports that charities are finding it increasingly difficult to access banking services; believes that if these difficulties are left unresolved the delivery of charity services will be at risk; and calls on the Government to work with banks, UK Finance and third-sector groups to solve the issues experienced by charities and ensure they have access to financial services that are crucial for their running.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

261 

Session

2022-23

Other sponsors

John McDonnell

Hywel Williams

Jonathan Edwards

Liz Saville Roberts

Ben Lake

Subjects

Charities Bank services

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk