RBC supports Social Investment Fund to combat Covid-19

Thursday 11 June 2020

Royal Bank of Canada has pledged £10,000 to Guernsey's Social Investment Fund, which was launched to support third sector causes affected by Covid-19.

Both on a local and global scale, charities have had to cancel fundraising events and sponsored activities due to the pandemic, resulting in severe financial impacts on the vital services provided by these charities.

RBC said it is "focused on supporting those most vulnerable, including those lacking food security and mental health assistance, in addition to any further issues that continue to emerge in these challenging times."

Lisa Barnett, Managing Director at RBC Wealth Management in Guernsey, said: “Covid-19 is affecting everyone in one way or another, which is why RBC continues to actively support the communities where our employees live and work.

“Through RBC’s donation to SIF’s Covid-19 Community Charity Appeal, multiple charities in need will receive essential funding to continue their work.”

Jurat Stephen Jones, OBE at the Chair of Social Investment Fund, added: “In a time where charities around the world are being impacted by Covid-19, we are incredibly appreciative of RBC’s contribution. This donation is integral to supporting our local charities, many of which have seen a sharp decline in their funding since the beginning of this crisis.”