Farage announces £250,000 fund for Clacton charities

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 05:28 · Archive

Nigel Farage has announced a £250,000 fund for charities and community organisations in Clacton following his re-election as MP.

Nigel Farage has announced a £250,000 community fund for Clacton following his re-election as the area's MP. The Reform UK leader said the money, donated by his party, would be distributed directly to organisations and causes within the constituency rather than handed to the council. Mr Farage had pledged £250,000 during the summer to cover the approximate cost of the parliamentary by-election.

Community groups, charities, non-profit organisations and other causes supporting people in the area are being encouraged to apply for funding. Residents can also nominate organisations they believe deserve financial support, with applications submitted through a form on the Reform UK website. Mr Farage said a committee in the area would decide how the money should be distributed, with the aim of ensuring it has the greatest possible impact.

Mr Farage described the initiative as 'real, local democracy at work' and said he wanted residents to play a role in deciding which organisations benefit from the fund. He stated: 'Charity begins at home. That's why we are setting up the Clacton Community Fund with £250,000 donated by Reform UK. It will be used to directly support many worthy causes, and many needy people.'

How it is being reported

• Nigel Farage announces £250,000 fund for charities and organisations in ClactonNigel Farage has announced a £250,000 fund for charities and community organisations in Clacton following his re-election as the area's MPColchester Gazette · 21 Oct, 04:00
• Nigel Farage announces £250,000 fund for charities and organisations in ClactonNigel Farage has announced a £250,000 fund for charities and community organisations in Clacton following his re-election as the area's MPBrentwood Guardian · 21 Oct, 04:00

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