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| Formation | 14 May 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Voluntary grassroots collective |
| Type | Advocacy group |
| Purpose | Campaigning for financial justice for those excluded from UK government Covid-19 support |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://www.excludeduk.org |
ExcludedUK
[edit]ExcludedUK is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation formed in May 2020 in response to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on certain groups of taxpayers who did not qualify for government support schemes. The group advocates for individuals and businesses it identifies as having been excluded from COVID-19 financial assistance, estimating this group includes approximately 3.8 million people across more than 20 exclusion categories.[1]
Background
[edit]Following the UK government's implementation of financial support measures in March 2020[1], several categories of workers and business owners were reported to have fallen outside the eligibility criteria. These included, among others, directors of limited companies paid via dividends, newly self-employed individuals, PAYE freelancers, and those whose income from self-employment was less than 50% of their total earnings.
ExcludedUK was established in response to this gap in provision and gained visibility on social media and in national press, drawing attention to the perceived lack of equitable treatment for these groups.
Advocacy and Campaigning
[edit]In July 2020, ExcludedUK supported the formation of the Gaps in Support All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)[2], which at its peak included 262 cross-party MPs, one of the largest APPGs at the time.
ExcludedUK facilitated lobbying meetings between constituents and over 50 MPs, enabling individuals to share their case studies and discuss concerns. The group also collaborated with organisations such as BECTU during the "Panto Parade" in September 2020 to highlight the impact on theatre and live events workers.
Other initiatives have included:
- August 2020–present: #3MillionMilesUK wellbeing campaign encouraging physical activity and storytelling, raising funds for mental health services.
- 3 September 2020: Launch of ExcludedUK Virtual Choir’s performance of "One Day More" from Les Misérables
- September 2020–February 2021: Lobby meetings with MPs, including a February 2021 event featuring Andy Burnham, Gina Miller, Martin Lewis, and John Caudwell.
- 18–19 December 2020: "Silent Nights" collaboration with #WeMakeEvents, raising around £30,000 for individuals in hardship.
- March 2021- May 2021: Discretionary grants appeals initiative to reduce postcode-based inequalities in local council grant allocations.
The organisation has also provided free counselling services to affected individuals and hosted over 150 mental health-focused events during Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2021.
UK Government reports and Parliamentary debates, Public Engagement and Media Recognition
[edit]On 5th Nov 2020, Ellie Reeves (UK Labour Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and Penge) asked a question about ExcludedUK in the House of Commons Chamber during the Economy Update[3] - Economy Update - Hansard - UK Parliament
In January 2021, ExcludedUK was named in The Big Issue’s list of 100 Changemakers and then featured a member in an article that drew wide interest [2]
The campaign has received support from individuals including Tony Robinson OBE, a business advocate and micro-enterprise champion, who has written extensively about the financial impact on excluded groups.
The University of Bristol and the Standard Life Foundation completed a study using the statistics provided by the UK government to create this report Who are the excluded? This report was cited in several Parliamentary Select Committee Debates, as well as part of the All-Party Political Group as evidenced on page 420 of the UK Government Official Register of APPGs [3]
On Sunday 19th May 2024, Carol Vorderman dedicated 1 hour of her show on LBC to ExcludedUK
Post-COVID Initiatives
[edit]In January 2025, ExcludedUK became the secretariat for the newly reformed Gaps in Covid-19 Financial Support APPG[4], chaired by MP Steve Witherden. The group's registered purpose is:
To acknowledge the challenges faced by UK taxpayers excluded from Government financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic, to address the failings of past provisions, and to develop equitable solutions ensuring no one is excluded from support in future crises.
The UK COVID‑19 Inquiry is an ongoing, independent statutory investigation chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, launched on 28 June 2022 to scrutinise the UK government's and devolved administrations' response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, assess its impact, uncover lessons learned, and recommend measures to improve preparedness for future health emergencies
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Harari, Daniel (2020-03-11). "Budget 2020: Measures to limit the economic impact of coronavirus". Budget 2020: Measures to limit the economic impact of coronavirus.
- ^ "All-Party Parliamentary Groups". www.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Economy Update - Hansard - UK Parliament". hansard.parliament.uk. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "House of Commons - Register Of All-Party Parliamentary Groups as at 12 February 2025: Gaps in Covid-19 Financial Support". publications.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry?". UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
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