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£1 million to support charitable response to Grenfell Tower disaster
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced that the government is providing £1 million to support the charitable response to the Grenfell Tower disaster.
This is to recognise smaller charities and not-for-profit organisations for their extraordinary work following this tragic event.
The money will be administered by a consortium of independent trusts and charities, and will be co-ordinated by London Funders. It is a significant contribution to the locally-led recovery effort.
The first payments are in the process of being made to reimburse charities for their immediate response to the fire, as well as supporting on-going efforts.
A further £48,000 is being provided by the government to give organisational support for the assistance centre located at the Westway Centre, and the community groups working most closely with the people affected. This will be administered by Locality, a voluntary organisation.
The £1 million funding is in addition to the £5 million Grenfell Tower Residents’ Discretionary Fund.
Sajid Javid, Communities Secretary, said: “The residents of Grenfell Tower have been through some of the most harrowing experiences imaginable and the response from local charities and volunteers has been remarkable. This funding will mean that smaller charities and community organisations can continue to make a huge difference.
“The first payments are in the process of being made and the government will continue to do everything we can as fast as we can to support those affected by this terrible tragedy.”
David Warner, CEO of London Funders, added: “We are delighted that the DCLG has responded with vital funds to provide immediate support to community groups in Kensington and Chelsea who are supporting those directly affected by the Grenfell Fire.
“London Funders, along with a consortium of Trusts and Foundations, is making sure the money gets to those groups who can best use it as quickly as possible. We have now put in place the processes to make that happen.”
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