Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced a £100,000 donation to support local community centres across Greater Manchester with their energy bills.
The donation to Forever Manchester, a charitable organisation that supports a wide variety of grassroots community projects, will establish the Together Energy Fund, helping local community hubs to stay open despite the threat of rising energy costs. The Cheadle lender will support the running of the new energy fund, working alongside the charity.
Nick Massey, Chief Executive at Forever Manchester said:
“Forever Manchester is delighted to work in partnership with Together to deliver the Together Energy Fund, which will provide funding and support to help community hubs across Greater Manchester be resilient in the face of rising energy costs.
“This focused approach from Together demonstrates insight into the problems facing our communities today and will deliver meaningful impact to a larger number of Greater Manchester residents.”
Sean Williams, Head of Professional Sector at Together said:
“By establishing this fund for Forever Manchester we will be able to continue our commitment towards helping the local community; providing much needed finance to support with rising energy costs.
“These community centres help a range of residents across Manchester, and the grant will benefit thousands of people. Having worked with Forever Manchester as my chosen charity partner through my year as Chair of pro-manchester, I know this fund will make such a significant difference to so many community groups and families.
“We are proud to play our part in this, and add Forever Manchester to the many charitable causes that Together supports.”
The Together Energy Fund is expected to open for applications in September 2023.
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