Coronavirus
Response Fund
The Surrey Coronavirus Response Fund brings together those wishing to give with those providing positive solutions in our local communities.
The Community Foundation for Surrey has been doing this for 15 years; the Response Fund is our newest campaign to help meet the increased demand on local charities and voluntary organisations that are assisting Surrey’s most vulnerable people right now.
Case Studies
Coming together to address Domestic Abuse in Surrey
According to Charlotte Kneer, Chief Executive of Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid, the county of Surrey is a “leading example” of a local authority that recognises the critical need of these safe refuge spaces for women fleeing domestic abuse. Find out how, together with local partners, we are supporting this prevalent Surrey issue. READ MORE
Emergency Response to lockdown
When the early talks of a lockdown were underway, Emergency Response groups were already thinking about how to gather community volunteers and get support to those that most needed it, fast! READ MORE
Facing new challenges of isolation
How the lockdown and its on-going uncertainties will affect our mental health won’t be completely understood for some time, but it has been one of the most worrying indirect issues of the Coronavirus in the UK. Read more about the organisations in Surrey facing new challenges of isolation… READ MORE
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Response Fund grants awarded by Borough
Latest News and Media
Domestic Abuse Webinar
For most of us lockdown has been a challenging time, but mainly one of safety – for victims of domestic abuse, it’s been a time of grave danger. Thank you for joining our Domestic Abuse Webinar, bringing together local people and voluntary sector experts to address pressing issues such as this, that have for too long, been hidden. READ MORE
BBC Radio Surrey 6th July 2020 – Make a Difference
Our Chair Jim Glover chats to Adrian Harms at BBC Surrey to update on our Coronavirus Response Fund as part of their Make a Difference Campaign, followed by Charlotte Kneer at Reigate and Banstead Women's Aid who we have supported to help set up a NEW local Refuge to house up to 20 families and their children fleeing life threatening domestic abuse READ MORE
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight highlights issues prevalent here in Surrey. We have been actively liaising with key local partners and voluntary organisations, to come together and find meaningful local solutions to issues that have, for too long, been hidden. READ MORE
Data and Insights
Domestic abuse
The National Domestic Abuse helpline saw a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help in the first couple of weeks after lockdown, according to the charity, Refuge. Find out how we are supporting charities with this increased demand. READ MORE
Food and essentials
During April 2020, the Trussell Trust has reported an 89% increase in need for food banks compared to the same period last year. Read how we have been supporting local organisations experiencing this increased demand. READ MORE
Isolated older people
Research shows that loneliness is associated with poorer physical and mental health and lower wellbeing amongst older people. Here in Surrey we have some of the highest levels in the country of lone-person households aged 65+. READ MORE
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