Grants for Leeds flood victims support the city
THE Leeds Flood Appeal launched by Leeds Community Foundation is providing grants to help vulnerable families and charitable projects affected by the floods which hit the city.
LCF launched the Leeds Flood Relief Appeal in response to the devastation caused across the city by the Boxing Day floods.
The appeal has now raised over £43,000 to support flood victims in Leeds.LCF launched the Leeds Flood Relief Appeal in response to the devastation caused across the city by the Boxing Day floods.
The scheme which launched today will provide individual grants of up to £250, and community grants of up to £2,000.
Grants can cover cleaning, emergency repairs, clothing, heating and furniture replacements, with priority given to households with children, older people, or those with disabilities.
Third sector organisations which have been actively involved with flood relief support and are providing longer-term community rebuilding projects will also be eligible to apply.
Applicants will be asked to give further details of their losses so that larger grants may be considered, if funds permit.
Sally-Anne Greenfield, chief executive of Leeds Community Foundation, said, “We know these grants will provide much needed support to people struggling to rebuild their lives, repair their homes and replace essential items that have been damaged by the floods. LCF is extremely grateful to everyone who has generously supported the appeal to ensure local people get the support they need.”
For more information on the scheme or to apply for a grant, click HERE
