Two Ridings Community Foundation has launched a fund aimed at helping communities in North Yorkshire as the cost of living crisis deepens.
The charity is set to open applications for the fund next month and has already received £210,000 worth of pledges towards it.
The fund will give grants to groups who provide practical, financial and emotional support to people struggling to manage bills, with their day-to-day existence and the emotional impact of constantly worrying about finance, debt and their loved ones’ wellbeing.
It comes as people across the Harrogate district have seen energy bills increase and inflation hike the prices of goods and services.
Two Ridings Community Foundation is one of 47 community foundations in the UK which co-ordinate local charitable giving. Its new initiative will help people in north and east Yorkshire.
James Lambert, founding donor of the crisis fund and high sheriff of North Yorkshire, urged others to donate to the fund.
He said:
“As a local businessman I urge everyone who can to donate to this crucial fund.
“As high sheriff I have seen the amazing work that local charities do and know that any money donated is used wisely and well, where it is most needed.”
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The fund will also ensure charities can cope with the impact of the cost of living on their own costs, so they can continue to offer support.
The fund will open for applications from North and East Yorkshire community organisations from early October 2022. Full details will be available on the Two Ridings website.
