£20,000 donated to Horsham’s Covid-19 Community Appeal

A total of £20,000 has now been donated to help Horsham’s local community during the coronavirus crisis.
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The money was donated to Horsham District Council’s Covid-19 Appeal launched to help with funding for the Horsham District Community Volunteer Hubs and community group Horsham Matters.

The community hubs were established by local community groups, parish and neighbourhood councils, social media groups and the district council to help the vulnerable and those self-isolating.

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Horsham District Council cabinet member for wellbeing Tricia Youtan said: “We would like to say a big thank you to everyone for their fantastic support in donating to this appeal.

Neighbourhood warden Steve Christian with volunteers at Storrington Community HubNeighbourhood warden Steve Christian with volunteers at Storrington Community Hub
Neighbourhood warden Steve Christian with volunteers at Storrington Community Hub

“These contributions have made, and continue to make, a real difference to vulnerable people in Horsham district and have greatly helped our community hub volunteers who have worked tirelessly to help those who have been self-isolating in our communities at such a difficult time.

“We extend our thanks to the army of volunteers who district-wide gave up so much of their time to help people who were shielding in their homes in such unprecedented circumstances.”

The funds were allocated to the community hubs on a weekly basis and have been used for a range of schemes including supplying food, medicines and other items to people unable to pay; transport costs; face-coverings - and more.

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Horsham District Council is now reminding people that they can continue to contribute to local good causes by buying tickets for the Horsham District Community Lottery.

Tickets for the weekly online lottery cost £1 and proceeds go towards helping some 70 different local charities, community groups and good causes.

Community groups wishing to still sign up for the lottery and those wanting to buy tickets should visit www.horshamdistrictcommunitylottery.co.uk or call 01403 4340