- BathfoodstallGoulashiso�fering
free deliveries of food to the elderly, and
given it’s located next to a Sainsbury’s
has o�fered to help with shopping for
essentials too. - Roman Bath Private Hire has also
o�fered their services to the elderly or
anyone who is self-isolating and needs
shopping done, errands run or letters
posted – for no fee. - KDM Local Gaming Hub in Llandrindod
Wells has suspended its social events for
young people, but is replacing them with
regular streaming events to continue
engaging with their community. - A care home in Gorleston has launched
an appeal for emails, letters and pictures
for its elderly residents, saying they help
them feel connected to the outside world. - Bolton’s Homeless Aid UK has started
putting together food hampers for those
over 65 who are self-isolating on medical
advice, and hopes to extend it to those
who are doing it voluntarily.- Bolton pop-up Empieor is giving away
free pies to anyone who donates toilet roll - it will then deliver the toilet rolls
to local charities. - Leeds restaurant MyThai has
partnered with Neil’s Greengrocers
in Kirkgate Market to launch a free
Meals on Wheels service for the
elderly and vulnerable. - To help support the Scottish arts scene,
Quarantine Cabaret will host weekly
cabaret nights via Instagram every
Saturday, with proceeds given directly to
artists who’ve had events cancelled as a
result of the new measures. - Football may be on hold but
Chelsea FC still wants to play host.
The club is making the Millennium
Hotel attached to its Stamford
Bridge ground freely available
to NHS sta�f. - Only a Pavement Away, the charity
that supports vulnerable people into
careers within hospitality, has set
up a hardship fund to help members
who are forced to self-isolate. The
organisation described the move as “just
a small gesture”. - Pret a Manger has supported
homeless people for a long time,
including setting up its own homeless
accommodation and mentorship
programme. It has now extended its
support for NHS workers with hot
drinks on the house and 50 per cent o�f
everything else.- McDonald’s has also extended support
for emergency services, health and social
workers. A �lash of work ID is enough to
secure a free drink. - The National Trust was forced to
shut pay-for-entry sites including
houses, cafes and shops last Friday.
But it is working to keep gardens
and parklands open, free of charge,
alongside coast and countryside, for
access to open spaces even during
social distancing. - With school closures kicking o�f across
the UK, Denbigh School in Milton Keynes
has already started creating packed
lunches for children in Year 9 and 10 to
collect if they are forced to stay at home. - The LFC Foundation has donated
£40,000 to Big Issue Changemakers
Fans Supporting Foodbanks to allow
the organisation to make up for lost
collections at the now-postponed
Liverpool FC fi xtures. The club has
also set up foodbank collection points
at LFC stores and around Anfi eld. - Langside Cafe in Glasgow is
delivering homemade soup to elderly
and vulnerable people in the area to
help them keep the freezer stocked while
staying safe from the virus. - Big Issue Changemaker Beauty Banks,
founded by Guardian columnist Sali
Hughes, has raised more than £60,000 to
supply essential hand-washing and
personal care supplies to people
in poverty.
- McDonald’s has also extended support
- Bolton pop-up Empieor is giving away
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