Funding Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX_5hecXKEgpVOXlnv-IvWP-mZb3fPQuInS4LEMJdgfCCtcg/viewform On top of the current pandemic, Northwich has been hit by devastating floods that have affected businesses in the Bullring and lower Northwich town badly. Most are small independent businesses, set up by local entrepreneurs that add great value to our market town. Given the
huge loss of custom and revenue, a lot of these businesses have had to face over the last year, these floods are a real kick in the teeth. With lockdown still in full force and daily exercise the only real means for a lot of people to get out and do something active, let's use this time to do some good and raise some funds those businesses that have been affected by these floods. This Just Giving page is set up to raise funds to help support those local, independent businesses that have been directly affected by the floods of January 2021. Please donate what you can, we know times are tough, but every little helps. WALK, RUN, RIDE FOR NORTHWICH
If you want to help raise money for this cause then get involved with Walk, Run, Ride for Northwich on Strava. We're looking for people to ask friends and family to sponsor them, via donations to this page to walk, run and ride as far as they can between now and the end of February. The aim is to get as many people contributing to the distance to see how far we can go as a collective. The first target is John O'Groats to Lands End, that's 838 miles or 1348 km. We want everyone to get involved, every walk, every run, every ride. Join the club on Strava and record the distance on and let's see what this awesome town can do. https://www.strava.com/clubs/northwich-floods
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About Us. We are a group of friends based in Northwich who know a few of the business owners affected by the floods. This is a 100% independent fundraising campaign with the aim to raise funds for the businesses that need it the most. Who’s Who
Northwich Floods: Andy Wood, Chris Todd, Tom Dent, Chris Astles, Andy Ryder, James Scott, Matt Burgess and Mike Bradley
Northwich Life: Corrine Hickey and Louise Hough
Northwich BID: Adam Gerrard
MadeIn Northwich: Amanda Cope
Rotary in Northwich: Peter Holland
Fundraising
Donations to the fund will be made 100% via Just Giving, more information about Just Giving can be found here. Information about Just Giving fees can be found here. Northwich Rotary are supporting the fundraising by acting as the registered charity and funds will be released into their bank account from Just Giving before being distributed to the businesses that need help. Fund Distribution
A list of businesses that have been affected has been compiled and they will be contacted individually with a link to an application form where they can apply for funding. Other businesses that have also been affected can also contact us via email or via Facebook messenger for the application form link. They will need to provide the following information:
● Business information
● How their business has been affected
● What damage they have suffered
● Have they been forced to shut due to lockdown
● Information about their insurance
● If any claims have been put in (and accepted)
● Has any other funding has been applied
● Has any fundraising been setup specifically for their business. Fund Distribution Process
All businesses impacted by the floods will be contacted and provided with a ‘request for funds' process. Requests will need to be submitted by the 28th February and will be reviewed by all members of the committee and a percentage of total funds raised will be allocated by the end of March 2021. We will provide evidence that all funds have been accounted for and also a breakdown of how the funds have been allocated. Northwich Rotary charity number 1026529.
