Charity sector bodies have criticised chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget for offering little in the way of support for voluntary organisations.

Details of a previously announced VAT relief on business donations of goods to charities due to come in next year were celebrated by the sector, which had lobbied for the change to incentivise charitable gifts from private firms.

Measures to clamp down on inheritance tax avoidance were more cautiously welcomed, with the Charity Tax Group (CTG) seeking to ensure there are "no unintended consequences" for legacy income.

Source: www.civilsociety.co.uk