The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund has raised £5 million since it was launched just a few days ago.
The latest big names to donate include musicians Liam Gallagher and Eminem.
The fund, launched by Manchester City Council and the British Red Cross, will support those who have been injured or bereaved by the attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday evening. Manchester Evening News has also joined forces with this fund.
People’s generosity
Donations have come pouring in over the last few days from the public, football clubs and businesses.
Holly in Salford Quays has been raising money by drawing henna bees for people in her office and nearby.
So proud to be raising money today for @BritishRedCross by doing henna Bee’s for my office & the other offices in my building💛🐝 #Manchester pic.twitter.com/b3ikLkccj8
— HB✨ (@Holly_louiseOx) May 26, 2017
A huge charity collection will also take place in Manchester on Saturday, with over 100 volunteers stationed around the city.
The latest to give or pledge to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund include:
- Liam Gallagher, who announced his first ever solo gig in Manchester. All profits will be donated to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
- Eminem who has pledged his support and urged fans to join him by donating to the fund.
- The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, who is taking part in the Great Manchester Run this weekend to raise funds for the appeal.
- Customers in local Tescos and Starbucks across the UK will be able to donate in store.
- Companies including eBay, Morrisons, Manchester Airports Group, GSK and RBS have all supported the appeal. The Co-op will also donate all profits from cut flower sales in its Manchester city centre stores.
The money raised will help alleviate suffering and ensure that victims and their families do not face short-term financial difficulties.
Please show your support: donate to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund
Thank you to everyone who has donated.
Red Cross volunteers
Since Monday, our staff and volunteers have been providing practical and emotional support in hospitals, both to families and hospital staff.
We’ll be in #Manchester for as long as we need to be.
Thank you to our volunteers, like Gale, who are helping those affected by the attack. pic.twitter.com/VQDtkuRqTV— British Red Cross (@BritishRedCross) May 26, 2017
We are continuing to support bereaved families at multiple locations in Manchester, working with Cruse Bereavement Care.
May 28, 2017 @ 10:52:36
I live in Wilmslow & visited Manchester last night to pay our respects . I would be more than willing to do a street collection next weekend in Wilmslow / Alderley Edge to raise more funds . How do I go about this ?
May 30, 2017 @ 08:59:46
Hi Lisa
Thank you for your kind offer. Please find and contact your local Red Cross fundraiser using this link: http://www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Get-fundraising/Fundraise-for-us/Find-your-local-fundraiser They should be able to help you organise a collection for the appeal. Good luck and thanks again for your support
Best wishes,
Ros
May 31, 2017 @ 14:01:16
£5m raised so far…where is it all going?
May 31, 2017 @ 16:32:43
Hi Werf
The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund will support people who have been injured or bereaved as a result of the attack. The donations will help alleviate immediate suffering and ensure that victims and their families do not face short-term financial difficulties. We will work with Manchester City Council to make sure that every penny in the fund is distributed in a timely and sensitive way to help the people affected by this terrible attack. Hope this helps
Thanks,
Ros
May 31, 2017 @ 17:34:36
Maybe you could tell me then who is directly in charge of the “We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” within the British Red Cross, how the fund is distributed to victims, how you apply to the fund and will you be making the distribution of public donations public knowledge?
Jun 01, 2017 @ 16:25:41
Hi Wref
Thank you for your comment. Manchester City Council launched the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund in partnership with the British Red Cross. Payments have started to be made to some of the victims and survivors of the Manchester Arena attack.
A new charity has been set up by Manchester City Council to distribute the generous donations among those affected. Trustees have already agreed the first round of funding, which will see around £1m released urgently.
Flat rate payments will be given to families of the bereaved, those who were in hospital for more than seven days, and those who were hospitalised overnight. The early funds will be released as gift payments, meaning that there will be no conditions on how the recipients spend the money to support them and their loved ones through the immediate aftermath of the atrocity.
Once those payments have been made, further funds will be made available in a phased process, with priority given to those who have been bereaved or seriously injured in the attack.
A number of early payments had already been made to help families by Victim Support, the Red Cross and Manchester City Council. These have covered immediate needs, including hotel bills, food and clothing.
Kind regards,
Laura
Jun 04, 2017 @ 19:44:55
Will all the donation go to victims or is there an admin cost by the Red Cross and if so how much please
Jun 05, 2017 @ 14:21:06
Hi,
None of the money raised will be used for British Red Cross administrative costs.
Sam
Jun 04, 2017 @ 21:05:13
Can I have the link to buy sweatshirtsome please? Can’t seem to find it anywhere….thank you
Jun 05, 2017 @ 14:15:43
Hi Rebecca,
You can purchase merchandise from the One Love Manchester website.
Thanks for your support,
Sam