Laxey Fund seeks to match £500 Gov grant for flood victims

Tue, 29 Oct 2019

More contributions are being sought to assist people impacted by the Laxey flooding earlier this month.

Established by the Onchan Rotary Club, it was launched by a contribution of £25,000 from Zurich International.

Donations from the public have increased the amount, but the Fund is seeking more contributions. 

Rotary member Nigel Dobson, who is coordinating the fund, said: ‘It was confirmed last week that 37 affected households have applied for the Isle of Man Government’s £500 emergency assistance grant and we are considering matching that to alleviate immediate financial concerns or assist with necessary purchases of replacement items for those who apply to us.

‘We are aware of a couple of properties that were uninsured for various reasons plus of residents who have lost toys and children’s car seats, which they will not receive the full amount of insurance to replace. If people have particular hardship or require financial assistance we would ask them to write to us with details so we can start allocating funds as they are donated.’

Mr Dobson, who is also a Garff Commissioner, has invited the constituency MHKs Daphne Caine and Martyn Perkins along with Captain of the Parish of Lonan Steve Carter to join him on a panel to allocate amounts from the Laxey Fund to people affected.

Financial assistance applications can be made in writing to:

Laxey Fund c/o Garff Commissioners Office, 35 New Road, Laxey, IM4 7BG.

Evidence of flood damaged property needs to be enclosed.

The first consideration of flood applications will be on 4th November, although applications can continue to be made after this date.

Donations can be made online or by cheque, made payable to the Rotary Club of Onchan – Charity Account. 

 

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