Winter poverty appeal for help

More people die each winter of cold related illnesses than die on our roads in a year and it is the elderly and people with chronic illnesses that area made worse by the damp and cold who are most affected.

The Foundation is supporting a national appeal, but is seeking funds from local people to help other local people.

Foundation chief executive Mark West said: “We have already raised a small amount of money for this work, but nowhere near enough to make a real difference to those in need at this time of year.

“People are being forced to choose between eating or heating their home - but not both; something that I feel is very wrong. I’ve given to this appeal myself and urge others to do so as well. The impact may well be that a life is saved and I can’t put a price on that.”

Every penny The Foundation raises will support those at greatest risk in the community.

To donate to the appeal, contact the Foundation on 01767 626459 or email [email protected].

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation is an independent grant making charity that raises its funds by managing the charitable giving of a range of businesses, local families, national charities and some government funds.

In the last ten years, it has made £2.2 million in grants to over 500 groups from around the county.