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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
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
Following the UK government's implementation of financial support measures in March 2020, 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.[2]
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
In July 2020, ExcludedUK supported the formation of the Gaps in Support All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), which at its peak included 262 cross-party MPs, one of the largest APPGs at the time.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
- 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.[6]
- March 2021–present: 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.
Public Engagement and Recognition
In January 2021, ExcludedUK was named in The Big Issue’s list of 100 Changemakers.[7]
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.[8]
Post-COVID Initiatives
In January 2024, ExcludedUK became the secretariat for the newly reformed Gaps in Covid-19 Financial Support APPG, chaired by MP Steve Witherden. The group's registered purpose is to acknowledge the challenges faced by taxpayers excluded from pandemic financial support and propose equitable future solutions.
See also
- COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
- Self-employment in the United Kingdom
- All-Party Parliamentary Group
References
- ^ "Coronavirus: 'Excluded' workers demand help from the chancellor". BBC News. 26 June 2020.
- ^ "Self-employed excluded from UK coronavirus support say they face hardship". The Guardian. 14 June 2020.
- ^ "Early Day Motion 57260: Gaps in support during the COVID-19 pandemic". UK Parliament. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Panto parade: Theatre workers take to the streets over lack of support". BBC News. 30 September 2020.
- ^ "ExcludedUK virtual choir voices frustration at lack of COVID support". Evening Standard. 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Music industry 'sleep out' protest planned as part of #WeMakeEvents campaign". NME. 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Changemakers 2021: The Big Issue's Top 100". The Big Issue. 11 January 2021.
- ^ Robinson, Tony (15 January 2021). "The Excluded – A National Disgrace That Continues into 2021". TonyRobinsonOBE.com.
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