The Civil Society Group (CSG) has called on the government to prioritise long-term financial support for charities and their local commissioners as part of its ongoing spending review.  The CSG represents over 80 infrastructure and membership organisations.

The letter – signed by 22 charity leaders including the chief executives of NAVCA, ACEVO and NCVO – urges the government to move to a multi-year local government funding settlement and the removal of competitive funding pots.

It says it would bring greater stability to local councils and their partnerships with the voluntary and community sector, particularly regarding charities’ delivery of public services.  “For a strong voluntary and community sector, high-quality public services, and resilient communities across the UK, fair and sustainable funding multi-year settlements are essential,” it states.