{"id":77309,"date":"2016-12-15T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=053482ea636a1f791682ab0b0d1be2c7"},"modified":"2016-12-15T13:18:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T13:18:00","slug":"news-story-local-charities-day-16-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=77309","title":{"rendered":"News story: Local Charities Day \u2013 16 December"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taking place on 16 December, Local Charities Day will shine a spotlight on the work of small, local charities and community groups across the UK.<\/p>\n

Three in four of us give to charity in the average month, and it\u2019s estimated that in 2015 we gave around \u00a310 billion to charity. Small charities represent 97% of the charitable sector but they only account for around 20% of its income. Local Charities Day<\/a> will highlight the brilliant work local charities do, bringing so much benefit to the communities they support.<\/p>\n

Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcoming the day, Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson said:<\/p>\n

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Up and down the country there are people working tirelessly in local charities to improve the lives of those living in our communities. Their commitment and enthusiasm often goes unrecognised and I want us to change that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Local Charities Day means we can say a collective thank you to these organisations and the unsung heroes whose work is helping to build a society for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Get involved<\/h2>\n

On 16 December you can show your support for small, local charities and community groups near you by:<\/p>\n