On Wednesday 11 June, the Chancellor delivered the next steps of the government’s Spending Review which outlines the government’s spending plan up to 2029.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisation (NCVO) has provided a summary of the review and detailed what this means for charities and charitable organisations.
At a glance
- No respite from the welfare and aid cuts announced in the Spring Statement. These continue to compound existing funding pressures, drive up operational costs, and reduce donations.
- Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated for people earning up to £35,000.
- Still no U-turn or reimbursement for charities on Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), which rose from April 2025.
- Local government funding will rise by 1.1% in real terms – though pressures on budgets remain acute.
- DCMS has suffered real term reduction in its budget of 1.4%. Meanwhile the Charity Commission’s budget is set to rise by more than a quarter to £37.9m next year.
Source: NCVO