Association’s £20k for winter appeal

Sovereign Housing Association has donated £20,000 to Dorset Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter appeal. Now in its 13th year, the annual campaign aims to raise £100,000 to support over-50s in the county with things like heating and food during the winter months.

Hannah Monk, Sovereign’s funding and innovation specialist, said: “Through our Thriving Communities strategy, we are committed to improving the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents, with one of our key focuses being ‘ageing well’.

“We recognise that many older people are struggling because of increased costs. By giving to DCF, we can direct funding to those who need it the most. Importantly, working with DCF has enabled us to secure a match, doubling our donation.”

Dorset Community Foundation chair of trustees Tom Flood CBE said: “We are very thankful to Sovereign for this generous donation. It will allow us to make more grants that will make a huge difference to older and vulnerable people, many of whom live in fear of energy bills.”

Sovereign’s funding was matched by another charitable organisation, helping DCF reach its £100,000 target.

The money from the Surviving Winter appeal is distributed by Citizens Advice (CA) through £200 grants. This year, CA has seen demand four-and-a-half times higher than last year.

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