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
Building relationships and growing with our young people
It is currently unknown what the long-term effects of lockdown and the pandemic will have on young people and their mental health. east to west is a Surrey based charity supporting over 1,000 local children, young people and their families. We learn how their effective mental health support is a long-term commitment, investing time and energy into developing trusting relationships with their young people. READ MORE
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
A big thank you to our Donors and Partners
Response Fund grants awarded by Borough
Latest News and Media
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Webinar
Our Children and Young People's Mental Health Webinar is now available to watch online. Click here for how to access it! READ MORE
Over £332,000 awarded across Surrey in the latest Coronavirus Response Fund grants
A further 52 local charities and community groups have benefited from our Coronavirus Response Funding from the latest grant awards, announcing our £1 million milestone of monies awarded out from the fund to date. Read more here! READ MORE
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
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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