Monckton Properties supports Cheshire Community Foundation’s Covid-19 Response Appeal

Monckton Properties, part of the Tatton Estate, has donated £30,000 to Cheshire Community Foundation’s Cheshire and Warrington COVID – 19 Response Fund.

Cheshire Community Foundation raises funds to support hundreds of small charities and voluntary groups across the whole of Cheshire and Warrington, connecting people and companies who would like to make a difference with those most in need of help.

Zoe Sheppard, CEO of Cheshire Community Foundation said: “We couldn’t be more grateful to the Brooks family and other directors of Monckton Properties for this very generous donation.

“We have received reports of families going hungry for days, many of whom have never had to access government or charitable support before. The charities we help to fund provide food and essentials as well as support and advice and are reaching out to the most vulnerable and isolated members of our community. 

“Monckton Properties and the Tatton Estate more widely are also providing direct support to tenants whose livelihoods are threatened.”  

A Monckton spokesperson said: “We have always believed that the Tatton Estate plays a vital role in helping our local community.   We are making properties available to support Knutsford and neighbouring areas including offering free parking behind Canute Place and Knutsford Heath. 

“It is a privilege to be able to join others in supporting this Appeal, hard-pressed local charities and the people they help. We are grateful to the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff and Cheshire Community Foundation for their work to ensure funds are distributed to those most in need. 

“The mix of small, artisan business in Knutsford alongside larger national ones is something we have long supported and helps make the town special.  We are pleased to able to stand by them in bad times to help them weather these difficult challenges.”

The Steve Morgan Foundation is generously match funding donations, doubling the Monckton Properties contribution.  Mr Morgan founded Redrow Homes which has recently started building new homes in Knutsford directly and indirectly helping the area recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

To donate to the Covid-19 Response Appeal go to www.cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk and simply click the donate button, email office@cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk or call 01606 330 607.

To enquire about funding, charities should go to www.cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-funding or contact the grants team via email at grants@cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk

CCF currently has a major focus on supporting charities in Cheshire and Warrington delivering services to our most vulnerable communities affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

• Monckton Properties is part of the Tatton Estate.  After the death of the last Lord Egerton Tatton Park was gifted to the National Trust with the rest of the historic estate being bought by the Brooks family who have remained its careful stewards ever since.
• Monckton and the Estate are home to over 1,000 residents and businesses and invest heavily in the local economy to maintain and enhance communities including providing new homes and employment space.  They have recently attracted businesses like Susie Watson Designs, the Lost and Found, OKA.
• Monckton and the Estate have recently restored Egerton Hall with the residents and businesses in the Estate village of Rostherne as a community hub www.EgertonHall.com
• www.tattonestate.com/monckton-properties