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Charities across Britain have welcomed the announcement by the government to create a £750million package of support to ensure they continue vital work. This week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined that £360million would come direct from government departments while £370million would be dedicated to smaller charities which would be helped by a grant from the National … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces £750 million coronavirus bailout for struggling charities as he claims ‘unprecedented’ handout will keep tens of thousands afloat Rishi Sunak today announced £750m pot of cash to support frontline charities The Chancellor said £360m will come direct from government departments Treasury suggested the cash will ensure tens of thousands of charities … Read more
Rachael Ray is doing her part to help feed families during the coronavirus outbreak, donating $4 million through her two charities. The 51-year-old celebrity chef and talk show host announced the donation through The Rachel Ray Foundation website on Tuesday, and through her show’s Instagram. The donations will be made through The Rachel Ray Foundation and … Read more
Charities demand an end to China’s craze for wild meat linked to coronavirus outbreak An argument is mounting among conservationists about the use of ‘wet markets’ One such wet market in Wuhan, China, is believed to be the origin of Covid-19 Live and dead creatures are sold for eating and stored in cramped conditions Over 200 … Read more
Charities face a grim future and even the threat of closure over the next couple of months if they’re not helped urgently and given funds to stay afloat, many are warning. Thousands of charities are in a difficult position and are appealing for funds from the public or face bankruptcy as fundraising events are cancelled … Read more
Disaster relief fund will distribute an extra £5m to frontline charities helping most vulnerable affected by coronavirus pandemic The National Emergencies Trust had been allocating £16million in funds Further £5million has been announced to help frontline charities hit by covid-19 Coronavirus appeal was launched in partnership with the British Red Cross By William Cole For … Read more
Charities face ‘imminent collapse’ as coronavirus lockdown triggers £4bn funding crisis with charity shops shut and sponsored events cancelled Charities’ incomes have ‘literally stopped overnight’, according to sector bosses The impact of coronavirus will be 100 times worse than the 2008 financial crisis Many charities can’t cut costs as they are vital services – such … Read more
Simon Cowell pledges to donate £1.3 million to help charities that are struggling amid coronavirus crisis The music mogul, 60, revealed in The Sun on Friday that he was ‘devastated’ to hear that charities, such as Shooting Star Children’s hospice, were struggling In his own column, Simon said he would be taking on £500,000 of … Read more
Kanye West joins growing list of concerned high-profile citizens donating to charities amid growing coronavirus pandemic By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 06:30 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 06:30 GMT, 21 March 2020 Kanye West is chipping in and helping his hometowns, both past and present, in the wake of the growing coronavirus outbreak. … Read more
Homelessness charities warn Boris Johnson they could be ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus as they ask for urgent funding for staffing costs More than 30 homelessness charities warn PM of ‘unprecedented challenges’ Organisations including Centrepoint say they could be ‘overwhelmed’ amid virus They warn self-isolation will be difficult to do in homelessness accommodation Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more