Steve Veevers
stephenveevers.bsky.social
Steve Veevers
@stephenveevers.bsky.social
CEO at Hft, Learning Disability Allies
Reposted by Steve Veevers
Hi, Bluesky! 🌞

We're Hft - a charity who've been helping learning disabled people take control of their lives for over 60 years. We provide personalised support, create solutions for living independently, and campaign for positive change.

Check out our website for info and support: www.hft.org.uk
April 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Reposted by Steve Veevers
The passing of the National Insurance Bill without exemption for charities leaves frontline support for disabled people in a precarious position. Charities deliver huge societal benefit but cannot shoulder unfunded costs. Very difficult decisions will need to be made. www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vod...
VODG Responds to Passing of the National Insurance Contributions Bill
The House of Lords supported an amendment to exempt charities from the unfunded costs of increased ENICs, but today the Commons passed the Bill without the exemption, leaving frontline care and suppor...
www.vodg.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Reposted by Steve Veevers
On 19 March MPs decide if #SocialCare charities will be exempt from rises in Employer National Insurance contributions.

Without exemption, charities face significant unfunded costs they simply cannot shoulder, impacting the support millions of disabled people rely on. #NICsBill
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM