More than £400,000 goes to good causes tackling the coronavirus pandemic

Over £400,000 has gone to local causes tackling the coronavirus crisis in just one month, thanks to a grant programme for B&NES, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

From a standing start, Quartet Community Foundation’s Coronavirus Response Fund has helped 83 small, local causes to the tune of more than £413,000 in grants since the first grant was made on 23rd March.

Thanks to hundreds of generous gifts and donations, the grants are already helping families on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, isolated older people and many more get through the coronavirus crisis.

Quartet Community Foundation’s fundraising appeal has received support from hundreds of local people as well as charitable trusts and philanthropists.

So far, over £800,000 has been raised for the Coronavirus 2020 Response Fund, including £275,000 from the National Emergencies Trust. But more money is needed as Quartet has received a further 50 requests for help from local causes to help people get through the coronavirus crisis.

Singer-songwriter Beth Rowley has backed the fundraising saying: “I’m really happy to support this appeal. Your generosity will make a real difference to those volunteers and small local causes taking action in and around Bristol, Bath and North Somerset.

“Together we can make sure that everyone in our communities has the help and support they need.”

You can help your local community by donating now at https://quartetcf.org.uk/donate-now/.