Flood Recovery Appeal awards 7 million

TWELVE months after being hit by devastating floods, many residents are still struggling to rebuild their lives, says the charity head responsible for managing the Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal.

Andy Beeforth of Cumbria Community Foundation, said: “Grants can replace essentials, but returning home is just the start of recovery for many residents.

“The stress and anxiety people are still suffering is considerable. We know that 700 families are still not back home and that this does not reflect the full situation, as some people remained living in their flooded homes, some are underinsured and those that have returned home report still having to deal with many issues.

“The generosity of people and organisations has made an enormous difference to how much we can help residents rebuild lives that were devastated last December,” he said.

More than 2,700 households and 130 community projects have received financial support. With so much ongoing need we are confident we will spend all the remaining funds.

“Looking ahead we know that lessons have been learnt and that communities are working hard to be better prepared for future flooding,” said Andy.

Cumbria Community Foundation’s flood recovery appeal has raised 10.3 million for individuals, families and communities affected by the December 2015 floods, of which 7m has been awarded in grants.

To find out more about the Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal, or to make an application, visit www.cumbriafoundation.org and complete an online application form. Categories
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