Wiltshire campaign launch to help elderly survive winter

The Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon has launched its Surviving Winter appeal to raise money to help older and vulnerable people stay warm and well this winter.

Originally inspired by people who wanted to donate their Winter Fuel Payment to others who were in greater need of it, the Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon collects donations and in partnership with other local agencies such as Age UK and the Citizens Advice Bureau, distributes them as grants directly to older and vulnerable people throughout the county.

As part of a national campaign backed by SAGA , the appeal is being launched for the third year running in Wiltshire at a time when the over 60s will soon be receiving the Government’s universal Winter Fuel Payment.

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