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A community support appeal has been launched to help raise funds for people in need in the Horsham area during the coronavirus crisis.
The funds will go to the newly-formed District Community Volunteer Hubs and the community group Horsham Matters.
The hubs have been established by local community groups, parish and neighbourhood councils, social media groups and Horsham District Council for the vulnerable in the district.
The hubs are manned by volunteers, giving practical help such as collecting shopping and medicines, and providing emotional support, with friendly phone calls for those who are isolated at home.
Anyone who wants to help support the Horsham District Community Volunteer Hubs and other local organisations helping vulnerable people, can now donate funds securely by text or online.Horsham District Council has already made a donation itself.
The support appeal is possible thanks to registered charity The Hub Beeding and Donorfy https://donorfy.com/ who provide award-winning fundraising software to non-profit organisations across the UK.
Donations will be used to cover costs for food and medication for those in need as well as helping to stock food banks for those who need essential items.
People can donate as little or as much as they like. To give £20 by mobile, text HUBS to 70085. Texts cost £20 (the donation) plus one standard rate message.
Alternatively you can donate by debit or credit card by clicking on this link http://www.horsham.gov. uk/covid19appeal.
Horsham District Council says people’s data will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
If you pay tax the value of your donation will be increased if you take the Gift Aid, the council says.
Funds are distributed proportionately to the Community Hubs and a small number of local support organisations including Horsham Matters.
The calculations for dividing the funds between the hubs is based upon size of the residential population they cover.
The appeal is supported by Horsham District Council and donations are processed by The Hub Beeding and given directly to the Community Hubs and Horsham Matters where the help is needed.
Horsham District Council cabinet member for community matters Tricia Youtan said: “At this very worrying time for many people it is good to know that this appeal will provide crucial funds to help buy basic provisions for members of our community.
“The good news is that some £2,000 has already been raised in the space of just one week, which is a great start.
“I urge as many of you that feel able to start donating now and spread the word about the appeal. Your donations will be well used and really appreciated.”
People’s donations are processed on behalf of the Horsham District Covid19 Community Hubs by The Hub, Beeding - registered charity number 1173420.
Funds are distributed proportionately to the Community Hubs and Horsham Matters.