Charity Link is expecting a 40% + loss in fundraising income this year due to the pandemic. This is at the same time as the number of people needing our help increases - including many families directly impacted by Covid-19.

From March to the end of June Charity Link received 774 requests for help (379 from those directly impacted by the pandemic), helped 1,568 people (of which 637 were children) and distributed essential items worth £162,316.87. In June alone Charity Link witnessed a 17.34% rise in the number of clients needing help.

(Read stories of just some of the people we've helped recently at www.charity-link.org/about-us/lives-changed).

We need to raise vital funds to continue our work at this difficult time. Vulnerable people throughout Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire who are impacted by the pandemic will need our help in the months and years ahead as the financial impact of Covid-19 becomes apparent. Our core work, which we have undertaken for over 140 years, also continues.

By supporting Strides Apart and those taking part in our Strides Apart 2020 Challenge this September you'll help to ensure more local people have the basics in life.