COVID 19 Last Resort Fund

MK-ACT

03443754307

COVID 19 Last Resort Fund

A project by MK-ACT

COVID 19 Last Resort Fund

At this difficult time, we are now appealing for money for our Covid 19 Last Resort Fund, The money will be used for things such as £5 buys someone who is suffering from domestic violence a new sim card so they can keep themselves safe and call for help. £10 buys soap, hand sanitizer, paracetamol and cleaning products to help a family in the fight against COVID 19. £35 pays for a family to flee to the refuge in a taxi.

Why they need our service

Across the country domestic abuse is soaring as victims are trapped with abusive partners during the coronavirus lockdown. The number of domestic abuse victims killed by their partners has more than doubled during the Covid lockdown. Dame Vera Baird told MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee that 16 women may have been killed by their partners in the first three weeks of lockdown.

Plan and expected results

Last year we supported 1574 victims of domestic abuse in Milton Keynes. Everyone's individual circumstances are different on what they need from the Last Resort Fund. For example, recently we have spent money from the fund on dental work for a victim of domestic abuse following an assault, money for transport to the refuge and money on housing essentials for a family who have moved out. We would ideally like to raise £5,000 a month to be able to keep up with the demand.

What your gift could provide

£5

- £5 buys a sim card for someone who is in danger to call for help

£75

To pay for someone who is at risk to have their locks changed.

£100

One person to go through the Recovery Tool Kit 12 week course.

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Charity Information

MK-ACT

Telephone: 03443754307

Established in: 1976

Registered charity no.: 1011284