Motion text
That this House recognises the significant contributions made by the voluntary sector in building resilient, connected communities across the UK and delivering essential services, including mental health support, community care, and crisis intervention; notes with concern that the recent increase in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) will have a severe financial impact on the voluntary sector, which is already under strain due to escalating operational costs and cuts to contract funding; further notes that while the Government has committed to reimbursing public sector organisations for this increase, no such provision has been extended to the voluntary sector; highlights the risk that this additional financial burden will force many of its organisations to reduce staff, cut services, and even withdraw from delivering their services, leaving vulnerable individuals and communities without vital support; and urges the Government to extend the NIC reimbursement to the voluntary sector, recognising its role as a lifeline in many communities.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
8 November 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 November 2024
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 November 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
18 November 2024
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
18 November 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
25 November 2024
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 December 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.