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Help us end the Dementia Tax

On 6th of February 2024, we launched our End The Dementia Tax campaign, calling on the Government to change unfair VAT rules so families can afford the dementia care they need.

 

And we need your help.

 

We are a not-for-profit organisation but because of VAT rules, we have to charge families an extra 20% on the vital day care we provide.

 

This is because we’re a Community Interest Company, and not a regulated business or charity. 

 

We don’t think that’s fair.

 

This additional cost burden on Filo families means many can’t afford as much care as they need.

 

Over the last 11 years, Filo families have paid an additional £500,000 in VAT on their day care. 

 

We believe not-for-profit organisations like us, who provide welfare support and care, should be exempt from having to charge VAT. 

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We need your help, please:​​

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  • On 19th November, our Founders, Libby Price and Liz Dennis, travelled to Westminster with Dr Michael and Dr Avril Staunton, who are part of our Filo community. Together, they handed an open letter from Michael to Rachel Reeves, calling for an end to VAT charges on CiC dementia day care services like The Filo Project. Thank you to everyone who stood alongside Michael by filling in our short online form and adding their name to the letter.

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A man with dementia sits with his arm around his wife who does not have dementia, they smile softy.

Georgie, who lives in Bridgwater with her husband Barrie who comes to a Filo Project twice every week, supports our campaign and says:

 

“The fact that not-for-profit organisations like The Filo Project have to pay VAT is unfair. The Government are making money from people with dementia and it’s like kicking someone when they’re down.”

 

“For some families, not paying VAT could mean the difference between going or not going to a Filo Project host.”

 

Thank you for your support.

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