Labour is calling on the government to provide emergency funding for domestic abuse charities during the coronavirus crisis.
11.04.2020 - 18:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
West Lothian Council is offering additional funding to third sector groups to support vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis.
The council has set aside over £327,000 to help Third Sector groups in West Lothian. This includes local charities, community groups, community councils, social enterprises and voluntary organisations.
The council is keen to hear from all groups but particularly those who support the elderly and people with disabilities.
Craig McCorriston, the council’s head of
Labour is calling on the government to provide emergency funding for domestic abuse charities during the coronavirus crisis.
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Applications to receive support are being accepted now
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