Cornish charities and groups affected by the coronavirus pandemic are being encouraged to apply for support from a new £50,000 fund.
The Safe and Warm Fund has been established by Wales and West Utilities in response to the crisis.
The gas emergency and pipeline service says it has been working hard throughout the pandemic to make sure people are kept safe and warm in their homes, and it has opened the fund to help others do the same.
Wales and West Utilities chief executive, Graham Edwards said: ’This £50,000 will directly support organisations working in communities, targeting support at those who need it most.
’We’re now encouraging organisations across the area – from food banks to energy efficiency organisations, domestic abuse charities to community transport. Put simply, we want to support those on the frontline and help the most vulnerable people in the community stay safe and warm.’
Organisations and charities can apply for funding between £500 and £5,000. Applicants are encouraged to give details about how the funding will help extend its support to those most in need.
The closing date for applications is 6 July. For more information on the fund please visit www.wwutilities.co.uk/SafeandWarm.