Author Archives: Paul Winyard

About Paul Winyard

Paul joined NCVO over seven years ago after working for a leading public affairs agency. Since then he’s led our policy work on a variety of issues, including welfare-to-work reforms, volunteering, the Compact, public service commissioning and procurement regulations. He now leads our work on funding and finance with a particular focus on charity tax relief and safeguarding EU funding post-Brexit.

Funding round up: March 2021

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Paul Winyard

Our round-up of funding news in the last month, including the latest NPC report on the 'levelling up' agenda, the latest results from our Respond, Recover, Reset survey and news on both Lloyds Bank Foundation and covid-19 government funding. Continue reading →

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Spring Budget 2021

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Paul Winyard

Last week the chancellor delivered his spring budget. The government’s plans had a strong focus on supporting business and addressing unemployment. Continue reading →

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Funding round-up: February 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Paul Winyard

This week saw the launch of the #RightNow campaign that NCVO is supporting along with hundreds of other charities. Continue reading →

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Funding round-up: January 2021

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Paul Winyard

Looking ahead to the March budget and the financial outlook according to our Road Ahead report. Continue reading →

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Funding round up: December 2020

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Paul Winyard

The latest funding news for the sector, including announcements from the government's spending review. Continue reading →

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Spending review 2020

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Paul Winyard

Today’s spending review was arguably the most anticipated yet. We look at the announcements of interest to charities. Continue reading →

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A look ahead to the 2020 Spending Review

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Paul Winyard

The possible announcements that charities should look out for when the chancellor sets out the government's spending plans next week. Continue reading →

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Funding round-up: November 2020

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Paul Winyard

This month we look at the results of the first Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, and look ahead to the upcoming spending review. Continue reading →

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Funding round-up: August 2020

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Paul Winyard

This month's funding round-up Continue reading →

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A temporary boost to Gift Aid during the covid-19 emergency

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Paul Winyard

NCVO has joined a coalition of sector bodies calling on the government to temporarily boost the level of Gift Aid claimed on donations. We outline what this package looks like and how you can get involved. Continue reading →

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