LCR Cares Fund Launched to support VCFSE Sector

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As a result of the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, particularly for those most vulnerable people within our communities, VS6 member, Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, has launched the LCR Cares COVID-19 Community Support Fund to support community and voluntary organisations on the frontline. Funding has also been provided by the National Emergencies Trust (NET) to support local need.

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available initially, which may change in further phases of the fund. The first phase is concerned with the immediate and most pressing issues facing communities and has the following priorities:

  • Foodbanks

  • Food/care package delivery to vulnerable people self-isolating

  • Delivery of services and projects supporting the most vulnerable, such as older people e.g. a telephone support/friendship service or delivering online activities to help reduce isolation

  • Emotional and mental health wellbeing

  • Financial Inclusion, support to access benefits and debt advice

For more information on eligibility and how to apply please see: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/funds/lcr-cares-covid-19-community-support-fund

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