A huge grant has been set aside to help flood-stricken community groups in the surrounding boroughs of Heathrow to recover from the damage caused by the storms.
The airport's £25,000 cash injection will be offered to assist voluntary organisations such as a local community hall or youth group to replace IT equipment, renovate flooded gardens or allotments, or provide new furniture lost to the storms.
The Heathrow Community Fund donations will be made towards those with no help available from insurance or statutory funding.
It is available to those in Ealing , Hillingdon , Hounslow , Richmond, Runnymede, South Bucks, Slough, Spelthorne, Windsor and Maidenhead.
Caroline Nicholls, fund director said: “Heathrow Community Fund has helped many local community groups with grants, donating £500,000 last year alone.
"We’re now concerned that so much of their good work will be destroyed by the floods.
"When the waters have subsided and these groups are counting the cost of the damage, Heathrow Community Fund may be able to help with a donation towards the expense.”
The funds come from three sources – fines imposed on aircraft that breach noise limits, an annual donation from Heathrow and spare change from airport passengers.
Apply through the Communities Together grant stream by filling out an application form at www.heathrow.com/communityfund
Applicants will need to supply evidence of loss and quotes for the cost of replacement.
