ExcludedUK was launched on 15 May 2020 and soon after registered as a Community Interest Company. ExcludedUK exists to:
raise awareness of the 3 million UK taxpayers excluded from UK Government Covid-19 support
lobby for support and communicate the concerns of those excluded and wider messaging around the issues they face to relevant parliamentary bodies, MPs and industry bodies, while maintaining dialogue with them as well as with industry bodies
conduct research and data analysis to inform our advocacy, through publications and reports
provide a support mechanism those affected, facilitating advice and support where possible
signpost affected individuals and businesses to resources on mental health, counselling and well-being, business guidance and networking, debt advice, upskilling and training
provide and a safe space for discussion, to share stories and concerns, through a community forum and private Facebook group
fundraise in order to seek to provide support
As a CIC, ExcludedUK is an entirely non-profit organisation.
ExcludedUK is working towards bringing an end to exclusions in UK Government Covid-19 support for:
Newly self-employed
Those earning less than 50% income from self-employment
Self-employed with +£50k trading profits
PAYE freelancers
New starters
Those made redundant before 19 Mar
Those denied furlough
Directors paid PAYE Annually
Directors paid in Dividends
Directors of Companies not in Profit
New Businesses
Businesses ineligible for Business Grants
Those in maternity/parental/adoption leave
Those whose personal circumstances have affected entitlement to support eg. pensions, bereavement allowance, carer's allowance, students
And more...
This website aims to provide as much support as possible through a community forum, while our hugely supportive community group can be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/excludeduk
To catch up on what we've been doing since we launched take a look at:
