The Autumn Budget is right around the corner, and funding for the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector has never mattered more.

We've sent an open letter to the Chancellor, calling for greater recognition of the vital role our sector plays in strengthening communities and supporting public services.

The evidence is clear: VCFSE organisations deliver proven value. Yet short-term funding and investment continue to limit the sector’s potential.

In our letter, we're urging the government to:

• Fund the embedding of VCFSE services within NHS Estates
• Expand the Common Ground Award into a £100m Community Cohesion Fund
• Allocate dedicated funding to the Civil Society Covenant

You can read the full letter to the Chancellor below. If you agree, please share to help us amplify this call for fair funding and lasting impact.

Open Letter