The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, has established the Southport Strong Together Appeal.

The Appeal was set up the day after the tragic events of July 29th and we are overwhelmed with the response locally, nationally and internationally.

Guided by a range of partners including the National Emergencies Trust, Fundraising Regulator and The Charity Commission, we have already allocated and made funds available from this Appeal to the families directly affected by the tragedy. Further allocations will be made in the coming weeks.

The money donated to this Appeal in the first instance will prioritise:

• Individuals experiencing bereavement and or serious injury who were directly impacted by the events on 29th July 2024.

• Individuals experiencing immediate hardship and psychological injury directly impacted by the events on 29th July 2024.

• Community relief through local, regional and/or national charities

Secondly the fund will offer help to community organisations working in Southport which can be provided for a range of charitable purposes. The following are examples of the sorts of activities the Appeal may fund:

• Community organisations offering additional support such as emotional wellbeing, mental health and bereavement support.

• Community response coordination.

• Support for community organisations working to deliver community cohesion and violence prevention initiatives.