An emergency fund has been established with a founding donation of £50,000 from the Copeland Community Fund to assist individuals and families whose homes have had significant structural damage or flooding due to the recent floods which took place on 29 and 30th August 2012 in Egremont and surrounding areas.

Grants for charitable purposes will be distributed to relieve hardship, which can help with cleaning up, emergency repairs, clothing, food and drink, heating and heating equipment, child care equipment and basic furniture.

The fund is administered by Cumbria Community Foundation, who effectively managed the £3 million Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal following the floods in 2009.

The Foundation has a well established and effective system for application, grant assessment and allocation.  The Foundation is a highly regarded local grant giver with experienced staff and solid systems and processes in place.