Emergency grants for individuals and families : Cumbria County Council

Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal

Emergency grants for individuals and families

Grants may be made for charitable purposes to relieve hardship in Cumbria caused directly or indirectly by the storm and flooding in 2009

Funded by donations from individuals, local businesses and government bodies

Who can apply?

· individuals or families whose homes have significant structural damage or flooding

· employees who have lost work or income because of storm or flood

We can provide support with the following:

· cleaning up

· emergency repairs

· clothing

· food and drink

· heating and heating equipment

· child care equipment

· basic furniture

This is not an exhaustive list

Priority will be given to households with:

· people over 70

· children under five

· people with physical or learning disabilities or mental health needs (eg receiving Disability Living Allowance, Incapacity Benefit or Attendance Allowance)

· low incomes

If you are interested in applying, please read the following details carefully

We will not normally fund:

· people who are fully insured

· those who are eligible for Social Fund community care grants *

· vehicles

· businesses

How much can you apply for?

Maximum grant will normally be £500 (£1,000 in exceptional circumstances)

* People on state benefits

If you are a couple or family and also receive either:

· Income support or

· Income based jobseeker's allowance or

· Pension credit

You are likely to be eligible for a Social Fund community care grant available through your Jobcentre Plus

This may also apply if someone in the household also receives:

· Attendance allowance or

· Disability living allowance

We may also ask you for the name of a referee who is known to you and can vouch for your circumstances

Grants are also available for voluntary and community groups

If you would like to know more about this fund please contact David Andrews

(Tel 01900 820828/820827/825760 Fax 01900 826527)

Registered charity 1075120