Calling for financial support from the government

Posted on: April 8, 2020

Essex Communities Foundation (ECF) Vice President, Bishop Stephen Cottrell, signed a powerful letter to the Government, asking for clarity on financial support for the voluntary sector during the pandemic.

It is vital that a package of substantial financial help for the sector is announced as soon as possible.

To read the letter, click here.

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