Residents of the City of York whose homes have been flooded, who are on a low income, have little capital and who are not adequately insured, may be eligible for help from York’s Disaster Fund, a registered charity which was established after flooding in York in 2000.

Applications to the charity may be made at any time but, to assist with decision-making, residents are encouraged to send in their applications shortly before 2 and shortly before 30 November 2012. Businesses are not eligible for help from this fund.

For more information about how to apply for a grant, please call City of York Council’s Welfare Benefits Advisors on 01904 552233 or 01904 552252. When lines are busy there is a voicemail service where callers can leave a message and their contact details