Covers Timber and Builders Merchants (Covers) has donated a further £10,000 to the Sussex Crisis Fund, following its original contribution of £15,000 during the first lockdown – part of the £50,000 total funding it gave to support those in need during the pandemic.
The fund was set up by Sussex Community Foundation to support local charities and community groups helping people suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, the charity has raised and given out more than £3 million in grants to more than 300 causes.
Selsey Community Forum, which received a £5,000 grant from the fund is a partnership of local voluntary organisations and runs the Selsey Care Shop in the town’s high street, which provides a range of support services for adults and older people.
The recent grant will help the charity to respond to local mental health and social isolation needs, as well as assisting with restarting the charity’s regular activities.
Kevin Richmond, chief executive officer of Sussex Community Foundation, said: “We are delighted to receive a second generous donation from Covers, which will help to support local charities to recover from the pandemic and assist those who need it most. This is an excellent example of a company that is embedded in its local community, stepping up once again, in a time of need.”
Rupert Green, chairman of Covers, added: “The pandemic continues to adversely affect hundreds of people and families across our community. After donating £50,000 to charities last year, we wanted to maintain this support in 2021 and ensure that those affected receive the financial assistance they so desperately need.
“We are therefore delighted to be once again donating to the Sussex Crisis Fund and hope that the funds make a real difference to those struggling during such difficult times.”
