25% of people working in the Cotswolds earn less than the living wage which impacts the ability of parents to provide, even the most basic necessities, for themselves and their children
With the surging cost of living, families who were previously just about managing on low incomes find themselves making the iniquitous choice of “heat or eat”.
Each year the agencies we work with designate the families they see as being the most desperate for help, they receive two deliveries from North Cotswold Community Awareness.
North Cotswold Community Awareness helps agencies support low-income families who experience financial hardship and deprivation.
We support local professionals such as health visitors and parent support advisers working in schools and hospitals. Where they see urgent need funding is provided for emergency support to families who have children of primary school age.
In some cases, social services are able to provide support but this can be slow, and in the meantime, parents are unable to feed and clothe their children or provide them with a safe and warm place to sleep.
Our aim is to be in a position to act swiftly to alleviate need.
We operate on an entirely voluntary basis. Our committee organises fundraising events throughout the year.
We are also most fortunate to receive support in the form of donations from local individuals, businesses and organisations.
We have benefited from school fundraising efforts, supporting us with bake sales, sponsored silences and raffles.
We operate on an entirely voluntary basis and at least 97% of donations go directly to the children and the families that we support.
We also very much welcome direct donations to the charity.