CORONAVIRUS - Abuse charities urged to bid for extra funds

North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is encouraging organisations who offer domestic abuse and sexual violence support services to apply for additional funding during the Coronavirus crisis.

Julia Mulligan has been working with the government to bring forward a package of support during the pandemic and now The Ministry of Justice is investing £20 million nationally.

Bids for funding will be assessed by the Commissioner’s team in North Yorkshire and the government is committed to distributing the money as soon as possible.

Organisations, who must be a charity, charitable incorporated organisation, social enterprise or community interest company can apply for the COVID-19 extraordinary funding and bids are open to all involved in providing support services, whether currently funded by the Commissioner or not.

The money can be used to address costs associated with the pandemic from 24 March through until 31 October.

Applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 1 June and will be assessed quickly with payments being made as soon as possible. 

Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said:

“I know that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a huge strain on many families, with charities reporting a huge increase in demand for their services, which is why I have been working hard to secure this additional investment.

The fund will help ensure that organisations across North Yorkshire who help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence have the support they need at a time when their services are sadly in demand more than ever.”

To make an application, download the simple funding request form at www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/news/dafunding/ and return to sarah.arnott@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

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