A £1 million donation has been given to community groups across Glasgow, estimated to impact 180,00 people.
Launched in 2020, the Glasgow Community Anchors’ Fund has awarded 49 grants to 27 different organisations across the city. A partnership between HFD Foundation and Virgin Money Foundation, the group saw 13 grants pledged across the year.
The various community groups work with people of all ages to provide support, from essential projects to services for locals.
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Maryhill Community Central Hall was awarded £17,000 to help provide emergency cards for heat and warmth, as well as helping individuals access devices like laptops, mobiles and routers.
Mark McRitchie, chief executive of Community Central Hall said: “The community is really struggling right now with the impact of the rising cost of living, on top of the long-term challenges of poverty and exclusion.
“Additional funding will enable us to provide meaningful assistance for things like food, warmth and access to digital services to the local community.”
Nancy Doyle-Hall, executive director of the Virgin Money Foundation, commented: “The Virgin Money Foundation supports community leaders and community entrepreneurs who have a vision for change in their area. We are constantly inspired by their energy and commitment.
“Community Anchors in Glasgow are helping to reduce the immediate impact of the cost-of-living crisis by providing help to the people who need it most through each grant. They are also helping people increase their resilience, connections and skills longer term, tackling poverty at its roots.”
Lauren McKenzie, HFD Charitable Foundation ambassador, added: “This winter, community anchor groups are playing a crucial role as a lifeline for those struggling with the increasing costs of heating their homes and putting food on the table.
“The charities we have supported through the Community Anchors’ Fund to date are delivering essential services to people in their local communities and our aim is to support them further in the year ahead.”
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