SNP demands answers over possible A 30 million funding cut to Big Lottery in Scotland

THE SNP has called for clarity over fears a A 30 million cut to Big Lottery funding in Scotland would have a devastating impact on charities and force Holyrood ministers to reduce spending on sports and the arts. The leader of Scottish charities’ umbrella organisation, the Scvo, Martin Sime, has said the sector is concerned about proposals to cut UK Government money for the Big Lottery Fund from 40 per cent to 25 per cent.

SNP demands answers over possible A 30 million funding cut to Big Lottery in Scotland

THE SNP has called for clarity over fears a A 30 million cut to Big Lottery funding in Scotland would have a devastating impact on charities and force Holyrood ministers to reduce spending on sports and the arts. The leader of Scottish charities’ umbrella organisation, the Scvo, Martin Sime, has said the sector is concerned about proposals to cut UK Government money for the Big Lottery Fund from 40 per cent to 25 per cent.