Bootle Emergency Flood Appeal

The Community Foundation for Merseyside has established the Bootle Emergency Flood Appeal in partnership with Sefton Council, One Vision Housing, Sefton CVS and St. Leonard's Church in Bootle. This is for charitable purposes in connection with the relief of hardship within Bootle caused directly or indirectly by flooding in July 2010.

Priorities for grant-making are:-

Individuals and families suffering financial hardship and

Community and voluntary organisations providing relief and ‘rebuilding’ projects

49 households have been directly affected by the flooding. The area that has been affected is one of the most socially deprived areas in the UK, with 42.2% of the local population being unemployed compared to a 15.9% average for Sefton.

As is to be expected, when people are struggling to survive, relatively few people have contents insurance preferring to spend their money on food and clothing, much of which has now been lost or damaged, along with their furniture and carpets. There are several single parent families among those affected, mostly with very young children who have not only lost their homes but also the childrens toys.

The effect of flooding is causing financial hardship and emotional distress. The aim of the fund is to alleviate some of the financial hardship by supporting individuals affected by the flooding, both in the short-term and long-term.

Substantial financial losses have occurred as a result of the flooding of July 2010. The appeal target is currently set at £25,000.

Donations received include: -

Jim Hosker Memorial Fund

EL Rathbone and Tillotson Bradbury Charitable Trust

Santander Foundation

Sefton CVS

Bootle Elim Pentecostal Church

Mr Jamie Carragher

The Earl of Derby DL

DELTA Taxis

Seaforth Information Network Group

Liverpool City Council Tax Office Back Office Staff

To download information on the appeal with details on how to donate please click here.

How to Give

You can support the Bootle Emergency Flood Appeal via the following methods:

Online: Click here

By post to: Bootle Emergency Flood Appeal, Community Foundation for Merseyside, c/o Alliance and Leicester, Bridle Road, Bootle, GIR 0AAIn person to: Sefton CVS, 3rd Floor, Merseyside 3TC Centre, 16 Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 0NYIf you are a UK taxpayer your donation can be Gift Aided and the Appeal will receive an extra 28.2p for every £1 donated. To enable the Community Foundation to claim Gift Aid on your donation a Gift Aid Declaration Form must be enclosed with your donation.

Please make all cheques payable to Community Foundation for MerseysideThe Bootle Emergency Flood Appeal is a fund managed by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, Registered Charity Number 1068887.As a registered charity the Community Foundation seeks to cover the costs of administering its grants programmes. 95p in every pound donated will go directly to those in hardship, with a 5p in every pound contribution towards the Community Foundation's costs.

Fundraising

Many local people have contacted the Community Foundation to see if they could organise a fundraising event to raise funds for the Bootle Emergency Flood Appeal. Please click here to download a document with further information, ideas and advice on fundraising for the Appeal.

How to Apply for Funding

Individuals in need and community groups providing relief and 'rebuilding' projects will be able to apply for funding shortly. A steering committee will be meeting to confirm grant criteria and application forms and guidelines will be available to download here.