Small grant assistance for flood victims

by Gráinne Connolly

Families in the North West affected by the floods back in August of this year can apply for a small grant assistance fund for damages. 

The Community Services section of Derry City and Strabane District Council have been working in close partnership with a number of community organisations to identify potential funding since the flash floods. 

The Buttle Trust UK has advised they can offer limited small grant assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or young people under the age of 20 who live alone, have no contents insurance, and were affected by the recent floods. 

Buttle UK, have been helping young people and children since 1953. 

A Council spokesperson is encouraging those eligible to contact their Community services for advice and assistance:

"We are encouraging anyone who was affected by the flood who have children under the age of 18 or who is a young person living alone and under the age of 20 and have no contents insurance, to contact us as they may be entitled to a small grant up to £300 from the Buttle Trust. 

"We would appeal to anyone who fits these criteria to please contact your local community centre to avail of advice and the application form or the community services section of the Council. 

Among the centres that have information are: 

Drumahoe - 028 71 301 662

Dove House - 082 71 269 327

GSAP - 028 71 358 787

RAPID - 028 71 337 149