Turn2us was founded in 1897 as the Distressed Gentlefolks’ Aid Association, and has supported people through two world wars and the 1918 flu pandemic.Now it is dealing with the fallout from Covid-19. The charity, which gives millions of pounds each year in direct grants to people in need, has seen a 520 per cent increase in pleas for help from those facing financial ruin as a result of the virus.

They are doing amazing work to help with the wider societal impact of Covid-19 so please give whatever you can!

Look forward to quizzing on the 10th!

Kenia x

The Coronavirus is at the forefront of all our minds. The very real threat of sickness, isolation and services closing requires an urgent response.People are already struggling to make ends meet, and those who can't afford to miss work will be the hardest hit. With schools closed, families relying on free school meals will need extra help. Energy bills will soar for people who are forced to stay in isolation and self-employed and people on zero hours contracts may be unable to earn for weeks, possibly months.At Turn2us we're working hard to provide as many people as possible with crisis grants and to make sure that we are able to answer every call to our free helpline.£30 - could keep our helpline running to meet the increased demand of people facing an immediate loss of income by being unable to work.£50 - could enable a parent to give their children healthy meals when they can't have free school meals.£70 - could feed a family or pay an urgent bill following a job loss.