Fareshare among charities to share £750,000 funding from insurer

Eight charities are to share £750,000 from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.

The funding has been handed out by the insurer’s charitable arm to support initiatives tackling mental health problems and food insecurity.

Fareshare will receive £150,000 funding to redistribute the equivalent of 600,000 meals to vulnerable families.

Lindsay Boswell, Fareshare chief executive, said the funding “comes at a crucial time and will make a huge difference”.

Meanwhile, Samaritans will receive £100,000 to support the charity’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its work in rural communities.

“As the challenges of the pandemic continue, with rising loneliness and isolation, NFU Mutual’s donation will help Samaritans continue to be there for anyone who is struggling to cope, including those in rural communities,” said Samaritans chief executive Julie Bentley.

Others benefitting are: Addington Fund, Farming Community Network, Prince’s Countryside Fund, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) and Rural Support.

NFU Mutual group chief executive Lindsay Sinclair added: “The impact of the funding will reach the isolated and vulnerable, those experiencing mental health issues and families facing financial challenges across the UK – all areas of particular concern as the pandemic continues to affect our communities.”

The £750,000 funding is part of the NFU Mutual’s £2.75m donation pledge to support communities this year in response to the Covid-19 health crisis.

The remaining £2m will be donated to local frontline charities through the insurer’s Agency Giving Fund.