# New charity to fund long term unemployed projects

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/04/01/new-charity-fund-long-term-unemployed-projects/
- Published: 2004-04-01T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Working Links, specialists in helping long term unemployed people back into work
has launched a new separate charitable entity which will invest in community projects
nationwide.
A spokesperson for The Links Foundation explained why it was set up:“
we know from

the past achievements of the Community Reinvestment Fund what a big difference it
can make for local projects to be able to access funding without overly complex 
rules and procedures governing their award.”

The foundation’s board will decide which projects to fund based on “straightforward
proposals” and will maintain contact with selected initiatives to ensure effective
use of the funds.

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The Links Foundation is currently applying for registered charity status with the
Charity Commission.

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