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Asturias Rallies to Boost Solidarity Tax Box Participation

Simultaneous events across seven cities highlight the potential to unlock €7–8 million for social initiatives by engaging over 276,000 non-participating taxpayers.

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Overview

  • Asturias raised €10.94 million for social projects in 2024 through the solidarity tax box, marking a nearly €800,000 increase from the previous year.
  • Over 51% of Asturian taxpayers marked the solidarity box last year, but 276,493 people still leave it unchecked, representing untapped funding potential.
  • On May 7, 2025, coordinated rallies were held in Gijón, Oviedo, Avilés, and four other cities to encourage participation during the current tax declaration period.
  • Campaign leaders estimate that full participation could generate an additional €7–8 million for nonprofit initiatives aiding the region's most vulnerable populations.
  • The solidarity box allows taxpayers to allocate 0.7% of their tax liability to social projects at no extra cost, with officials emphasizing the significant impact of this simple gesture.