£10m cash injection for Sir Bobby charity

A CHARITY founded by Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton is to receive a £10m boost from the Government.

Chancellor George Osborne has announced the funding for Find A Better Way, launched by Sir Bobby in 2011, over the next five years.

Find A Better Way has already raised more than £4.5m, but the new funding will support a world-leading programme  – RESOLVE – led by Imperial College London, into the regeneration of limbs for survivors of landmine accidents.

The flagship programme was launched in October and the funding from HM Treasury is to spearhead key areas of RESOLVE.

“Find a Better Way is a brilliant charity that researches ground breaking scientific technologies to clear landmines and support those tragically injured by them,” said Mr Osborne. “ I have met with Sir Bobby Charlton and the team, and have seen for myself the brilliant work they do.
 
“That’s why I’m delighted to be able to donate £10m of Libor bank fines to help them continue their invaluable research into regenerating limbs, which will not only help the UK develop world leading technology, but importantly save and improve countless lives across the globe.

“The Libor fines are paid by those who’ve demonstrated the worst of values, and it’s right they go towards supporting those who demonstrate the best of values.”