Rob Wilson, the Minister for Civil Society, has announced plans for a Local Charities Day, which would take place later this year to celebrate local charities and community groups.
Wilson said at the event that the Cabinet Office would offer £250,000 in match funding for a fundraising campaign that encourages giving to these groups. 
Rob Wilson, the Minister for Civil Society, said: “We should shout from the rooftops about the energy, the commitment, the expertise that small and local charities bring.
And that’s why I am delighted to announce plans for a Local Charities Day - a celebration of local charities and community groups that will take place later this year.
Raising their profile to help them get the recognition they deserve.
We want to help small, local organisations become more independent, more resilient and more sustainable. That is why we are building capability, encouraging giving, supporting investment and cutting red tape.”
For further information, visit: www.gov.uk/government/speeches/local-charity-day-rob-wilson-speech