# Conservative Party manifesto commits to voluntary sector

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/05/09/conservative-party-manifesto-commits-voluntary-sector/
- Published: 2001-05-09T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Conservative Party manifesto, launched today, contained a number of important
commitments for the voluntary sector.
These include:

 *  a voice at the heart of government
 * reform of charity taxation
 * greater use of NGOs in development policy
 * investment in hospices
 * new opportunities for voluntary sector-run schools
 * support for parents and carers
 * charitable status for grassroots sports.

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