During the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant isolation and strain on community wellbeing, emergency grant funding was distributed to various Island charitable initiatives to sustain critical outreach.
Emergency community grants helped local groups adapt their communications, provide PPE, and maintain telephone support when face-to-face community contact was severely restricted.
This historical article reflects the resilience and collaborative spirit of Isle of Wight funders and voluntary groups during national lockdowns.