A crisis fund set up to help those in need in Lincolnshire

A new coronavirus crisis fund has been launched to help save lives in Lincolnshire.
The ACTS Trust in Lincoln, which helps run the Lincoln Foodbank, is one of the charities which has received fundingThe ACTS Trust in Lincoln, which helps run the Lincoln Foodbank, is one of the charities which has received funding
The ACTS Trust in Lincoln, which helps run the Lincoln Foodbank, is one of the charities which has received funding

The Lincolnshire Covid-19 Crisis Fund has been set up by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation which is hoping to raise £500,000 and is appealing for donations from businesses and individuals.

All the money raised will go to charities, community groups and social enterprises which are providing vital help and support to those most at risk from coronavirus.

Joint CEO of the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, Sue Fortune, said: “There is no doubt this money will help save lives. More than 23 per cent of the people living in Lincolnshire are over 65-years-old and face being isolated for months to come.

“Thousands of others are vulnerable owing to mental health issues, physical disabilities or underlying health conditions which also put them at risk.

“For many, the only advice, support and contact they receive is from local voluntary and community organisations running food banks, providing hot meals and offering befriending services over the phone or online.

“These organisations offer a lifeline for people of all ages living in both rural and urban areas of our county and the needs are increasing and evolving day by day as we try to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

The first round of emergency grants has been distributed to organisations including ACTS Trust and Bridge Church in Lincoln which are rising to the challenge of increased demand for food.

Simon Hoare, chief executive of the ACTS Trust, said: “Lincoln Foodbank has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people with lost income who are needing support with an emergency food parcel. Some folk are stuck in their homes with no money and no one to help. As such, Foodbank is needed more than ever.”

To donate to the Lincolnshire Covid-19 Crisis Fund visit the community foundation’s TotalGiving page, www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/lincolnshirecovid19fund or to apply for a share of funding call the Lincolnshire Community Foundation on 01529 305825.

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper.

Thank you

Nancy Fielder, editor

Related topics: