# Localgiving announces £1 million coronavirus fund

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/10/13/localgiving-announces-1m-pound-coronavirus-fund/
- Published: 2020-10-13T10:20:08+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Localgiving is running a £1 million match fund campaign to help charities and 
community groups working to support beneficiaries across England that have been 
adversely affected by COVID-19. The Coronavirus Fund will be the largest ever match
fund delivered by Localgiving, resulting in over £2m being distributed.**

Localgiving is now accepting applications to participate in the campaign. Organisations
will be able to “access an unlimited amount of funding through the campaign”.

Donations made via the Localgiving platform will be matched from 27th October until
the match funding runs out or 9th November, whichever comes first. Funds raised 
during the campaign will be distributed before the end of November.

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Chris Dormer, Managing Director of Localgiving said: “Localgiving is dedicated to
securing additional funding for our members and we are delighted that we are able
to provide an additional [£1 million in funding](http://localgiving.org/about/covid-fund)
for organisations at this difficult time. Charities and community groups have been
providing essential support to people adversely affected by COVID-19. We hope that
this campaign can help them to reach new donors and provide extra resources for 
them to continue their critical work.”

 

## Two-stage matched giving campaign

The match fund campaign will run in two stages to provide different opportunities
to donors and ensure all participating organisations have an opportunity to benefit
from matched donations.

1. Between 10:00 on 27th October 2020 and 09:59 on 3rd November 2020 donations will
be matched up to £75

2. Between 10:00 on 3rd November 2020 and 12:00 on the 9th November 2020 donations
will be matched up to £5,000

 

## How to take part

Eligible organisations can take part in three stages:

1. Join the Localgiving fundraising platform

2. Complete a short 15 minute fund application form

3. Secure donations through the Localgiving platform during the match funding campaign

[Sign up to the Million Match](http://join.localgiving.org/millionmatch) campaign.

Localgiving supports grassroots organisations in fundraising online, connecting 
with supporters and taking control of their financial future. It also provides advocacy
for the local voluntary sector and works to secure third party funding for its members.
As well as free training opportunities and fundraising resources it runs regular
incentivised giving campaigns to help groups raise funds online.

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