Local MP Caroline Dinenage urges local organisations to bid for money from the Morrisons Foundation.
The Morrisons Foundation was established in February 2015, and makes use of the money from the sale of single-use carrier bags by supporting various charities across the country. It has been set up to support charities that directly improve people's lives, and since launching, have supported over 400 charities across England, Scotland and Wales to give back to the communities they serve and make a positive difference.
The fund is designed to make a positive and lasting impact in local communities, and in 2015 awarded grants of over £2.4 million to charities across the country, including Epilepsy Action, Wellchild, Children in Poverty and the Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association. It is important to support our local charities and help them continue their vital work and by getting involved with the Morrisons Foundation they could receive donations that are so important to the local community. The Morrisons Foundation have supported charitable activity in a wide range of different fields so every charity is eligible.
Money is also raised through Morrisons colleagues doing work personally to support charities, with the Morrisons Foundation's match funding scheme adding to the large amounts of money raised. Such work has included runs, bike rides, hikes and triathlons all over the country, as well as Morrisons contributing a proportion of their income from charity scratch cards and in-store clothing banks.
Caroline commented:
"I urge local organisations to apply for this funding. It is so important to support the amazing work of our local charities.
This funding is a great opportunity for many local community groups to get the funding boost that they need."
You can find more information about the fund here: www.morrisonsfoundation.com.
