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‘TAP for Bristol’ is a new way to support the city’s homeless
A new contactless donation system will launch in July 2019, supporting people experiencing homelessness in the city.
‘TAP for Bristol’ is being delivered by Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Caring in Bristol and Quartet Community Foundation.
The initiative will be the first of its kind to fundraise for homeless prevention services, as well as supporting people who are currently homeless.
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TAP for Bristol points allows people use a contactless credit or debit card to donate £3, through both shop windows and hand-held devices.
The initiative aims to lead to long-term prevention programmes for homelessness
All money donated through the contactless points will be managed by Quartet Community Foundation and be divided equally between a grant pot and Caring in Bristol, to help fund new work to prevent homelessness.
The grant fund will is open to local charities, organisations and community groups on behalf of named individuals, to support a safer and more stable life. This ensures that the money donated goes directly to those who need it, through the organisations supporting individuals.
Keith Rundle, operations director at Bristol City Centre BID says: “TAP for Bristol is a new choice for those who wish to help individuals experiencing homelessness on the street.
“It is an exciting way to increase both support and awareness of one of our city’s most pressing issues.”
Ben Richardson, director of Caring in Bristol, added: “The more businesses and organisations that host a TAP for Bristol point – whether it’s in windows or on contactless devices in shops and cafe counters – the bigger the difference we can make.
“If everyone who lives, works and visits Bristol TAPs to donate, together we can make Bristol the city that solves homelessness.”
To find out more or are to in have a point on your premises, contact Bristol City Centre BID at info@bristolcitycentrebid.co.uk
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