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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislation to require supermarkets to donate edible unsold food to charities and community organisations instead of disposing of it.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislation to require supermarkets to donate edible unsold food to charities and community organisations instead of disposing of it.
The Government supports food waste reduction through WRAP’s UK Food and Drink Pact and Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, helping businesses measure, reduce, report waste and increase surplus food redistribution. Businesses should prioritise redistribution; in 2024 retail redistributed 97,889 tonnes, 46% of surplus food redistributed in the UK.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the impact of the current tax treatment of surplus food donations on the financial incentive for businesses to redistribute edible surplus food for human consumption.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the impact of the current tax treatment of surplus food donations on the financial incentive for businesses to redistribute edible surplus food for human consumption.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the (a) potential cost to the treasury and (b) additional volume of surplus food that could be redistributed, if businesses were permitted to claim deductions for the cost of donated surplus food and the associated costs of...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the (a) potential cost to the treasury and (b) additional volume of surplus food that could be redistributed, if businesses were permitted to claim deductions for the cost of donated surplus food and the associated costs of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department's review of the wider impacts of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme includes engagement with the social enterprise sector to assess the impact of producer fees on their operating models, including their ability to continue making...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department's review of the wider impacts of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme includes engagement with the social enterprise sector to assess the impact of producer fees on their operating models, including their ability to continue making...
Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging makes producers responsible for costs of managing household packaging when it becomes waste. Obligations are therefore determined by turnover and packaging tonnage, rather than an organisation’s business model or use of profits.
Registered charities are exempt from disposal fees. The Government has no plans to extend this exemption to social enterprises. Businesses with turnover below £2 million and placing less than 50 tonnes of packaging on the market are exempt from disposal fee and recycling obligations.
Defra continues to engage with social enterprises, and their feedback informs its review of the impacts of the scheme.
That this House celebrates the extraordinary achievement of eight-year-old Riley Dibble from Churchfields Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme; acknowledges that Riley was diagnosed at birth with Transposition of the Great Arteries and underwent life-saving open-heart surgery shortly after birth at Birmingham Children's Hospital, and later required further major surgery, including branch pulmonary artery augmentation, following a diagnosis of pulmonary stenosis; commends Riley's remarkable courage and determination throughout his medical journey; notes that during August, Riley set himself the challenge of walking 31 miles to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital, with an initial target of £100; further notes that Riley not only completed the full 31 miles but raised more than £600, more than six times his original goal; applauds Riley's selfless motivation in wanting to help other children facing the same challenges he has overcome; and wishes Riley, and his supportive and loving family, continued good health and every success in the future.
That this House celebrates the extraordinary achievement of eight-year-old Riley Dibble from Churchfields Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme; acknowledges that Riley was diagnosed at birth with Transposition of the Great Arteries and underwent life-saving open-heart surgery shortly after birth at Birmingham Children's Hospital, and later required further major surgery, including branch...
Agreed to on question.
Agreed to on question.
I begin by welcoming the Government’s decision at the start of the summer to pause the application of VAT on medicines donated for free to patients through compassionate access, early access and related schemes. The health charities, patients and industry bodies that I have worked with are grateful to Ministers...
I begin by welcoming the Government’s decision at the start of the summer to pause the application of VAT on medicines donated for free to patients through compassionate access, early access and related schemes. The health charities, patients and industry bodies that I have worked with are grateful to Ministers...
My constituent Joseph was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 28 years old. He was fortunate to receive early access to vorasidenib through compassionate access schemes. However, vorasidenib is only the second new NHS-approved brain cancer drug in 20 years. Does my hon. Friend agree that, given the painfully...
My constituent Joseph was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 28 years old. He was fortunate to receive early access to vorasidenib through compassionate access schemes. However, vorasidenib is only the second new NHS-approved brain cancer drug in 20 years. Does my hon. Friend agree that, given the painfully...
I thank my hon. Friend for that. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on access to medicines and medical devices, I have heard those stories far too often. I completely agree that we should be removing every single barrier.
I thank my hon. Friend for that. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on access to medicines and medical devices, I have heard those stories far too often. I completely agree that we should be removing every single barrier.
I commend the hon. Gentleman on bringing forward the debate. He has hit the nail on the head on an issue that is a matter of life and death for families right across the United Kingdom. For His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to sweep in and penalise that relief is...
I commend the hon. Gentleman on bringing forward the debate. He has hit the nail on the head on an issue that is a matter of life and death for families right across the United Kingdom. For His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to sweep in and penalise that relief is...
I agree that we do need to find a permanent and comprehensive solution. Hopefully we can air those issues fully today.
Fundamentally, the principle underlying this issue is very straightforward: if a pharmaceutical company is willing to provide a lifesaving medicine to a patient free of charge because that patient has...
I agree that we do need to find a permanent and comprehensive solution. Hopefully we can air those issues fully today.
Fundamentally, the principle underlying this issue is very straightforward: if a pharmaceutical company is willing to provide a lifesaving medicine to a patient free of charge because that patient has...
It is a pleasure to respond to this debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Danny Beales) for securing it, and for all his engagement and campaigning on this important issue. I know from my conversations with my hon. Friend that he cares deeply,...
It is a pleasure to respond to this debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Danny Beales) for securing it, and for all his engagement and campaigning on this important issue. I know from my conversations with my hon. Friend that he cares deeply,...
The Minister is being very generous in giving way, as ever, and I appreciate his response about the limitations of the business brief process. If amending the VAT Act 1994 is the right route, does the Minister know roughly how long that would take to find a resolution? I fully...
The Minister is being very generous in giving way, as ever, and I appreciate his response about the limitations of the business brief process. If amending the VAT Act 1994 is the right route, does the Minister know roughly how long that would take to find a resolution? I fully...
As the changes we are discussing concern a potential tax change, I am afraid I cannot give my hon. Friend further detail about any timeline, but I reiterate that I have imparted to my officials in the Treasury and HMRC the urgency that I feel about this, and that my...
As the changes we are discussing concern a potential tax change, I am afraid I cannot give my hon. Friend further detail about any timeline, but I reiterate that I have imparted to my officials in the Treasury and HMRC the urgency that I feel about this, and that my...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much income HMRC receives annually from charging VAT on medicines donated to patients through compassionate access schemes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much income HMRC receives annually from charging VAT on medicines donated to patients through compassionate access schemes.
HMRC does not hold information on the annual revenue from VAT on donated medicines. This is because businesses are not required to provide a breakdown by product in their VAT returns, as this would impose an excessive administrative burden.
I have heard from firms and others that the VAT rules in this area may impact the sector’s ability to donate medicines. On 23 June, I announced that the Government will take forward a new approach to address this issue as soon as possible. The costing for any new tax measure will be provided in the usual way at the next fiscal event.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Treasury has assessed the potential merits of introducing a Gift Aid-equivalent tax relief, or other bespoke tax exemption, for donations made by UK taxpayers to UNITED24 in support of Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Treasury has assessed the potential merits of introducing a Gift Aid-equivalent tax relief, or other bespoke tax exemption, for donations made by UK taxpayers to UNITED24 in support of Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
Gift Aid is restricted to UK-registered charities so that UK taxpayer money only supports UK charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs), enabling strong oversight and fraud prevention.
UK charities are regulated by the Charity Commission, which can enforce standards, supporting HMRC to operate necessary compliance activity. These controls are far harder to apply to overseas organisations subject to different laws and regulators. Limiting eligibility to UK entities ensures Gift Aid benefits legitimate charities, and that any improper claims can be recovered.
Support for overseas causes, such as supporting Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction, can be carried out through UK-registered charities operating internationally.
For this reason, the Government has no plans at present to extend Gift Aid eligibility (or a bespoke and similar tax relief). The Government remains committed to supporting Ukraine through direct funding and other mechanisms.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the UK has committed £21.8 billion in support. This includes £13 billion in military support, up to £5.3 billion in non-military assistance, and a £3.5 billion export finance cover limit to support reconstruction and defence projects.
In 2026 alone support totals £5.2bn, this has included £1.5 billion in fiscal support, £700 million disbursed via the UK’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loan, and £3 billion in standing military commitments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how he plans to help charities manage cashflow challenges caused by delays in receiving legacy donations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how he plans to help charities manage cashflow challenges caused by delays in receiving legacy donations.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service works very closely with representative bodies for the charitable sector, keeping them updated on current performance and sharing forecasting data on predicted receipt and grant issue volumes.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service has invested in more staff in 2026, alongside system and process improvements and a programme of upskilling in order further to improve the processing time for applications and ensure that the outstanding caseload does not increase.
The Ministry of Justice publishes regular data on probate grant volumes, timeliness and the open caseload in our quarterly Family Court statistics bulletin: Family Court Statistics Quarterly - GOV.UK
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of amending the definition of a charitable lump sum death benefit so that people with dependents do not face barriers to donating to charity from their pension.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of amending the definition of a charitable lump sum death benefit so that people with dependents do not face barriers to donating to charity from their pension.
At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government announced that unused pension funds and death benefits payable from a pension will form part of a person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes from 6 April 2027.
Where at least 10% of a person’s net estate is left to a qualifying charity, their estate is taxed at a reduced rate of inheritance tax of 36% instead of 40%. When considering this, the pension will fall within the general component of the estate. This component includes the deceased’s free estate and from 6 April 2027 will also include any unused pension funds and death benefits (called notional pension property). Any notional pension property that is paid to a qualifying charity will count toward the charitable giving conditions for the general component Further guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax- manual/ihtm45003. Guidance will be updated before the changes are implemented in April 2027.
Charity Lump Sum Death Benefits can be paid free of Income Tax. These lump sums are deliberately limited to money purchase arrangements where the deceased member had no dependants. These rules are not changing as this ensures that pension funds are used to support dependants where they exist, while allowing schemes to pay out benefits where there is no other beneficiary.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England’s most disadvantaged communities, published on 13 April 2026, what assessment she has made of regional disparities in philanthropic giving across England.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England’s most disadvantaged communities, published on 13 April 2026, what assessment she has made of regional disparities in philanthropic giving across England.
The 'Our Place to Give' plan, published on 13 April 2026, sets out actions the Government will take to increase philanthropic investment across England. It specifically targets regional disparities, as data indicates London currently receives over a third of all funding from the largest philanthropic foundations and four times the value of Gift Aid donations compared to the UK average.
Departmental assessments identified several barriers preventing high-net-worth individuals from increasing their charitable giving. These include:
difficulty in identifying and developing relationships with local organisations, particularly in deprived areas;
limited access to information regarding the specific impact of donations;
lack of integration of philanthropy into wealth planning; and
challenges effectively partnering with the Government.
The plan responds to these barriers. We will convene a network of regional philanthropic ambassadors to broker better links between donors and communities, establish a working group to improve philanthropic wealth advice and have developed a toolkit for Members of Parliament to help them convene local giving opportunities.
Regarding Essex, the Essex Community Foundation remains a vital partner, having awarded over £3.8 million to local causes last year. While specific trends for Essex show a strong foundation of local giving, the Department is taking steps to ensure all high-deprivation areas in the county benefit from the new national framework. Our £1 million Community of Practice support programme will be open to organisations across Essex. This funding aims to help local organisations share expertise, attract new investment, and create sustainable growth.
The Department plans to monitor the outcomes of 'Our Place to Give' as part of its wider work through the Office for the Impact Economy. We will provide initial updates on the progress of the plan and the allocation of the Community of Practice funding by Summer 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England’s most disadvantaged communities, published on 13 April 2026, what assessment she has made of the barriers preventing high net worth individuals from increasing their...
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England’s most disadvantaged communities, published on 13 April 2026, what assessment she has made of the barriers preventing high net worth individuals from increasing their...
The 'Our Place to Give' plan, published on 13 April 2026, sets out actions the Government will take to increase philanthropic investment across England. It specifically targets regional disparities, as data indicates London currently receives over a third of all funding from the largest philanthropic foundations and four times the value of Gift Aid donations compared to the UK average.
Departmental assessments identified several barriers preventing high-net-worth individuals from increasing their charitable giving. These include:
difficulty in identifying and developing relationships with local organisations, particularly in deprived areas;
limited access to information regarding the specific impact of donations;
lack of integration of philanthropy into wealth planning; and
challenges effectively partnering with the Government.
The plan responds to these barriers. We will convene a network of regional philanthropic ambassadors to broker better links between donors and communities, establish a working group to improve philanthropic wealth advice and have developed a toolkit for Members of Parliament to help them convene local giving opportunities.
Regarding Essex, the Essex Community Foundation remains a vital partner, having awarded over £3.8 million to local causes last year. While specific trends for Essex show a strong foundation of local giving, the Department is taking steps to ensure all high-deprivation areas in the county benefit from the new national framework. Our £1 million Community of Practice support programme will be open to organisations across Essex. This funding aims to help local organisations share expertise, attract new investment, and create sustainable growth.
The Department plans to monitor the outcomes of 'Our Place to Give' as part of its wider work through the Office for the Impact Economy. We will provide initial updates on the progress of the plan and the allocation of the Community of Practice funding by Summer 2026.