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Liontrust has also been supporting the Ruaha Carnivore Project
(RCP), which is part of Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation
Research Unit and was established in 2009 to help develop
conservation strategies for large carnivores in Tanzania.
• Support for job seekers in finding career opportunities during
lockdown, providing self-employed participants with financial
support and encouraging regular communication between
Walking Footballers during the period of self-isolation; and
Enhanced Support During Covid-19
Liontrust gave extra support to existing partners during the Covid-19
lockdown in the following ways:
• A donation to the NUFC Fans Food Bank, which has close links with
Newcastle West End Foodbank, the largest foodbank in England.
Newcastle United Foundation
Liontrust funded a range of activities in the community:
• 320 activity packs were distributed to the children of vulnerable
families across the region, offering engaging activities to help
with their physical and mental well-being. The packages were
delivered to families identified by the Foundation’s partner schools
who were in need of support during this challenging time;
• Further parcels were sent to young people engaged with the
Foundation’s YOLO project, which aims to reduce reoffending
and create positive behaviour change;
Help for the Homeless
1) Donation to The Connection at St Martin’s for supplies for the
homeless in accommodation.
2) Liontrust took out a subscription to The Big Issue for each partner
and employee at the Company. This is to help provide an income
for street vendors who were unable to sell The Big Issue during the
Covid-19 lockdown.
ZSL
Liontrust paid for the feed and equipment for the lions at ZSL London
Zoo. While ZSL London Zoo was closed, it was unable to generate
income.
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