Solidarity fund expecting 200 applications

Scheme opens online applications for support

A charitable fund set up to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic is expecting around 200 applications for support.

The Manx Solidarity Fund is taking online applications for loans and grants from today.

Almost £167,000 has been donated to the organisation since it was launched last month.

Chair of the fund, Basil Bielich, hopes it can help those who don't qualify for government support:

You can find details of how to apply at manxsolidarityfund.com/apply