rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/form/support-charities-protect-communities?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-form-area-support-charities-protect-communities' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Unite Action Network https://actionnetwork.org/groups/unite-action https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/groups/default_facebook_images/000/302/896/original/UniteActionNetworkLogoSmall1.png?1750674579 Help us save our vital Drug and Alcohol Services The UK government has recently increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding an estimated £1.4 billion in costs for charities and not-for-profit organisations. For drug and alcohol services, this is a devastating blow to an already underfunded sector that supports some of the most vulnerable people in our society. To make matters worse, the government’s extra funding for drug and alcohol treatment services is set to end in April 2025, with no commitment to continue. Without this support, countless services risk closure, resulting in job losses and leaving those in need of help without the care they rely on. This will not only harm vulnerable individuals but also damage the communities these services protect and serve. We call on the UK government to: - Exempt drug and alcohol charities from the National Insurance increase to ensure their financial stability and ability to support communities. - Guarantee future funding for drug and alcohol services beyond April 2025, providing the certainty needed to save jobs and maintain essential care. Charities and their dedicated staff should not bear the brunt of financial challenges. Their work saves lives, supports recovery, and strengthens communities. Let’s protect these vital services together. Sign this petition today and demand the government take immediate action to secure the future of drug and alcohol services in the UK. Together, we can ensure no one is left behind. https://actionnetwork.org/forms/support-charities-protect-communities