Leaders from the borough’s voluntary sector say cuts proposed by Harrow Borough Council will have a “disastrous and irreversible impact”.

Fifteen organisations have jointly signed a letter to council leader Cllr David Perry attacking the Labour administration over proposed cuts to the sector.

The charities, which include Age UK Harrow, Harrow Association of Disabled People (HAD), Harrow CAB, Harrow Carers and Mind in Harrow, say the cuts to the sector will impact on the most vulnerable.

The letter says: “The drastic cuts proposed in the ‘Take Part’ consultation to voluntary sector services would mean that from April 1, 2015 thousands of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our local community will have nowhere to go for the help that was offered by the voluntary sector.”

It adds the council will “wipe out overnight" the "vital"safety net provided by the voluntary sector for those most in need.

Last month Harrow Council announced it would need to cut £25million in next year’s budget and a total of £75million over the next four years.

Money-saving options set out by the council in its consultation include proposals to cut funding to the voluntary sector.

During the local election campaign at the start of this year Harrow's Labour group said it would work with the voluntary sector to continue providing services despite the deep cuts.

By cutting funding to the local voluntary sector, the administration is at risk of breaking its manifesto pledges.

The charities said: “We appeal to the council administration to reconsider this drastic proposal to cut all voluntary sector services because of the disastrous and irreversible impact for everyone in Harrow for years to come.”

They call for Harrow to consider more ‘innovative solutions with partners’ now and plan for the longer-term.

Last week the Harrow Times reported campaigns have been launched to prevent the closure of Harrow Museum and Harrow Arts Centre, both listed among services that could be cut.

A list of the other options to be cut by the council can be found here and those wanting to take part in the consultation can do so by clicking here.

The Harrow Times has contacted the council about the cuts to the sector  and is awaiting a reply.