Utility Networks Announce Fast Funds for Communities During COVID-19 Crisis

Utility Networks Announce Fast Funds for Communities During COVID-19 Crisis

UK Power Networks, SGN, Southern Water, Thames Water, Anglian Water, Affinity Water, SES Water and South East Water have announced that they are collaborating on a regional initiative looking out for their local communities as part of their ongoing work to help people living in vulnerable circumstances.

The rapid funding will reach local charities supported by local community foundations in the following areas:

Bedfordshire and Luton

Berkshire

Buckinghamshire

Cambridgeshire

Dorset

Essex

Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Hertfordshire

Kent

Lincolnshire

London

Milton Keynes

Norfolk

Northamptonshire

Oxfordshire

Suffolk

Surrey

Sussex

Wiltshire and Swindon

Scotland

Commenting, the UK Community Foundations’ Interim CEO Rosemary Macdonald said:

“This extraordinarily generous donation will enable community foundations to reach the people who most need assistance throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Each community foundation has an in-depth understanding of their local area, what the priority needs are and how best to address these issues, so they can ensure the funding goes where it is most needed and can make the most impact.”

A list of local community foundations is available on the UK Community Foundations website.

Groups should contact their local community foundation for further details about what funding might be available to them and how and when they should apply.

GRANTfinder is closely monitoring all the relevant news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the consequences for the funding landscape. This dedicated page will keep you updated on which funds and extra support have been announced to counteract the impact of the outbreak.