BGF is to make donations totalling £100,000 to support local community-based charities across the UK & Ireland following the onset of Coronavirus. Covid-19 has created immense challenges, especially for vulnerable groups. As a regional business, active in different local economies, BGF recognises the need for increased support to local charities, many of whom are operating without the safety nets of their broader networks. It is estimated that fundraising for UK charities may fall as much as 40% in 2020.