Northamptonshire charities given almost £250,000 to help others cope with pandemic

Almost a quarter-of-a-million-pounds has been dished out to charities across this county since lockdown
By Carly Roberts
Published 23rd Apr 2020, 16:09 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2020, 16:10 BST

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In less than one month, more than 70 groups have been given critical donations to keep their charities going.In less than one month, more than 70 groups have been given critical donations to keep their charities going.
In less than one month, more than 70 groups have been given critical donations to keep their charities going.

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is protecting the most vulnerable people in this county by giving vital donations to charities working to help them.

To date the grant givers have awarded over £240,000 to 78 projects across the county after the 'Coronavirus Response and Recovery fund' opened for applications on March 30.

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The money is given to projects helping people most at risk of the coronavirus and supports them with food aid, care packages, delivery services, befriending support and mental health counselling.

Victoria Miles, CEO said: “We want to say a big thank you to our donors for their extraordinary generosity and to the amazing groups we have been able to fund who are providing a safety net to ensure our most vulnerable citizens stay safe and well during this public health crisis.

"We are getting the funds out very quickly to help groups respond to local needs but we also need to raise further donations to continue to do so.

"If you want to help and can give a donation please head over to our website and find out how you can support our Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund appeal. Please help us help our local communities to protect people and save lives.”

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The Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund is being delivered in partnership with the National Emergencies Trust and supported by a wealth of generous local donors.

Many members of the general public have also dug deep to donate to help fund the community groups making sure people stay safe and well.

Projects recently funded include:

Baby Basics Northampton - £3,000: Providing baby starter packs for vulnerable new mums and mums-to-be during the outbreak across the county.

Dostiyo - £3,000: Providing a helpline for older and vulnerable Asian people who are self-isolating in Northampton.

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Corona Kitchen - £2,414: Providing a hot meal service for vulnerable people in partnership with food banks and homelessness agencies in Kettering.

KHL Community in Sheds - £3,000: A group based in Corby making PPE equipment for NHS staff and other key workers and vulnerable people.

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