Organisations urged to bid for additional money to support domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors in North Yorkshire
*DEADLINE EXTENDED*
Julia Mulligan has been working with the government for a number of weeks to bring forward a package of support during the pandemic and now The Ministry of Justice is investing £20 million nationally.
Bids for funding will be assessed by the Commissioner’s team in North Yorkshire and due to the urgent need for the support for those victims and survivors, the government is committed to distributing the money as soon as possible.
Organisations, who must be a charity, charitable incorporated organisation, social enterprise or community interest company can apply for the COVID-19 extraordinary funding and bids are open to all involved in providing support services, whether currently funded by the Commissioner or not.
The money can be used to address costs associated with the pandemic from 24 March through until 31 October, including short term disruption to income, essential costs of sustaining current activities or addressing increased demand.
Applications must be received by 12noon on Monday 8th June and will be assessed quickly with payments being made as soon as possible.
Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said:
“I know that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a huge strain on many families, with charities reporting a huge increase in demand for their services, which is why I have been working hard to secure this additional investment.
“The fund will help ensure that organisations across North Yorkshire who help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence have the support they need at a time when their services are sadly in demand more than ever.”
To make an application
- Download the simple funding request form: NY COVID-19 Extraordinary Funding Request Form
- Return the form to sarah.arnott@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Further information
- Full details on this Ministry of Justice funding is available on their website at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-funding-for-domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence-support-services