By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Over £170,000 has now been raised through The Community Foundation for Merseyside to support families left devastated by the recent tragedy in Southport in which three young girls were killed and several others were badly injured.
Members of the public and local businesses have shown huge generosity three weeks after the tragedy in which Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine; were all killed as they attended a Taylior Swift themed dance and yoga class at the Hart Space in Southport on 29th July 2024. Several other girls and adults were badly injured and others left traumatised.
The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, acted within 24 hours to activate an urgent fundraising appeal for all those affected by the knife attack in Southport.
People are able to donate to the Southport Strong Together appeal via the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/southport-strong-together
Or you can text SOUTHPORT followed by your donation amount to 70085 to give that amount*
Donations to the Southport Strong Together Appeal will help to provide support to those affected in a range of ways. They will be offered as charitable gifts to those who have lost loved ones, or sustained physical or psychological injuries, and also awarded as grants to local and regional charities providing vital support services to those affected.
Rae Brooke, CEO of Community Foundation for Merseyside, said:
“We cannot change the devastating events that have unfolded in our community, or reverse the grief and pain that so many will be feeling – but we can make a difference to those whose lives have been affected.The Southport Strong Together Appeal will raise funds for the children and adults directly involved, their loved ones and the wider community.”
Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said:
“It is clear that the public is looking for ways they can help those affected by the heart-breaking events that took place in Southport. The Southport Strong Together Appeal is offering the public a trusted place to show that support. Their donations will ensure help can be offered to those affected as quickly as possible in a range of ways.”
Angela White, CEO of Sefton CVS, said:
“The Southport Strong Together Appeal offers a way for the local community and wider UK public to come together to signal their solidarity and support for those affected. Donations will not only help to meet the immediate needs of those impacted, but will ensure we can put vital services in place for longer-term care, such as mental health support.”
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