Budget 2025: What does it mean for the VCSE sector?

A short briefing for VCSE organisations from NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)

The Autumn Budget was announced last week, setting out the government’s latest plans for the economy, including changes to taxation and public spending.

The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA), which represents local infrastructure organisations (like ourselves) across England, has published a short briefing highlighting the key points most relevant to the VCSE sector, including:

• Universal Credit and wages
• Charity tax relief on donated goods
• Local finance and investment
• Health

Read the NAVCA Budget 2025 briefing here