At the end of the first day of the month and we already have four requests totalling £100. Right now we only have £40 in the pot so we’ll have to turn most people away unless others are able to chip-in to support our neighbours in need.
Can you help?
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This month we've been able to support 8️⃣ people who needed a little extra help, possible only through crowdfunded support from people like you. The average value of a grant this month was just £22 - a small gift but provides invaluable support at a time of crisis.
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Today we hit 43 grants approved in 2025. Why is 43 significant? Well, in the whole of 2024 we provided 43 grants. At this rate, we're due to double the amount of support we provided last year.

Thank you for being part of this community of care.

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May Update 🗓️

This month we provided grants to 3 people including for emergency car repair, food, and bills. On average over the last 6 months we've been able to help 6 people on average each month. We know more people need help.

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Magnificent March!

March has been a massive month for Downham Solidarity Fund. We've had record high donations at £517, more than any other month. This allowed us to help an astonishing NINE people, that's more than any other month too! Record breaking!

February Update 🗓️

This was a significant month for our support. At £218 donated, this was our second biggest month ever in terms of contributions. We were amazingly able to support 7️⃣ people in our town who needed help! Thank you for your acts of #solidarity.

Happy Valentine's Day 💚

We’ve given out an amazing £2,300 over the past 20 months in response to the cost of living crisis. Funds come from neighbours offering support.

Help spread the love on Valentine's Day by donating, or sharing this post? Thank you!

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Finally the end of January! 😮‍💨
This month we've been able to help 3 people in need using the funds donated by our 6 regular givers. Off to a good start in 2025.

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Please share! 💚

#mutualaid #westnorfolk #norfolk

You've not only reached our £200 goal but gone beyond it - raising an amazing £288! This has already made a huge impact, allowing us to support a record number of 6 neighbours in need so far this month with essentials like groceries, medicine, and energy bills. #DownhamMarket #MutualAid

#mutualaid #mutualaidfunds #solidaritynotcharity #solidarityfund #solidarity #solidarityeconomy #downhammarket #westnorfolk #norfolk

Just £22 to go!
Thanks to all those who have brought us to 89%!
Almost half of the donations have already gone out to support people in our community, funds don’t sit around for long. We help people quickly!
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#GivingTuesday

Last Dec we raised £208—let’s do it again!
We’re raising £200 to help neighbours in financial need, including young families, with costs like groceries and energy bills this winter. So far we’ve raised £33 and it’s already helping people. Donate today: opencollective.com/downhamsolid...

Downham Solidarity Fund is #MutualAid, neighbours helping neighbours, as we saw in covid. Started in response to the cost of living crisis, we provide cash grants to people who need financial support. Funded by donations from our community. #Solidarity not charity.
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