National Emergencies Trust has raised £11m for coronavirus appeal

The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has raised £11m in the first week of their coronavirus appeal. 

The first allocations of this funding will be going out this week to front line charities who are working to help those most in need.

The money will be distributed through the UK Community Foundations to 46 local community foundations.

The aim of the funding is to help get food to people who are isolated and in need, to protect the most vulnerable children while schools are closed, to help people who have recently left hospital, to support people with their mental wellbeing and to help people who are struggling with debt.

The NET has said they will continue to work collaboratively with a wide range of organisations to ensure the maximum amount of money is raised and distributed securely, effectively and fairly to those organisations and local charities who can do the most to those in need.

Lord Dannatt, chairman of the NET said: ‘We are delighted that there is growing support for the Trust and that we have been able to start getting money out to organisations who can help people within a week of launching.

‘But we need much more. That’s why we are calling on everyone, even at this unsettling time to dig deep and make a contribution. That generosity will ensure that we get through this unprecedented time with our most vulnerable communities cared for and supported.’

Rosemary Macdonald, interim CEO of UK Community Foundations said: ‘Never before have we had to pull together so quickly to support the most vulnerable in our society.

‘Through our network of 46 community foundations, we have an in-depth understanding of the local need and will ensure the generous donations support local groups to tackle this crisis.’

In related news, charities are facing a crisis due to their pandemic. According to the Institue of Fundraising, the Charity Finance Group and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, charities are reporting a projected loss of 48% in their volunteer’s income following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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