The Government has ignored calls from charities to drop proposals to prevent small voluntary sector groups from applying to its new £7.5m Empowerment Fund. Hazel Blears, the communities secretary, this week invited third sector organisations to apply to the fund, which will help between 20 and 25 groups to run community schemes. However, only charities with annual incomes of at least £400,000 can apply.

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30 October 2008
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