The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has launched a coronavirus fundraising appeal to raise funds for local charities. The British Red Cross will be managing donations. NET will award grants and distribute money raised through a number of charitable organisations, for example local community foundations. Partners will work within parameters agreed with NET “to help identify the greatest need and distribute funds with both care and speed wherever possible”. NET was set up last year in response to recommendations by the Charity Commission, following a series of UK emergencies in 2017. Individuals and charities should not apply directly to the NET for funds. Local charities should contact their local community foundation to apply for funding.
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