Manx Solidarity Fund created

Initiative aims to help those financially impacted by Covid-19

A new initiative has been created to provide financial aid to locals who are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Manx Solidarity Fund is an Isle of Man-registered Charitable Trust and being lead by a range of representatives of the Island's community, along with Helpout.im.

It's seeking to generate donations, which will then be allocated to the individuals, businesses, and organisations the Fund's Trustees identify as being the most in need.

Any business or individual that would like to seek help or pledge funds can do so through the Manx Solidarity Fund website.

Anyone who is either in need of assistance or would like to volunteer can register on the helpout.im website.

Local firms and organisations that have given assistance and support so far:

• Apricot
• Barclays
• Bikestyle
• Browne Craine
• Callin Wild
• Castletree Consulting
• CoffeeMann
• Eric Hollreiser, ACE Hollreiser
• Fynoderee
• Hotchkiss Associates
• Institute of Directors
• Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce
• John Rimmer, JR Advocates
• KPMG
• Microgaming
• NOA Bakehouse & NOA @ Market Hall
• Novellie Verardi Mitchell
• Peel Group
• Peregrine Corporate Services
• Plan.com
• Pokerstars
• Rossborough
• RS Marketing and PR