This essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will support the LSAR team as they set about their work with Southwark Council in supporting elderly and vulnerable individuals. Age UK used the PPE as part of their on going work to support the elderly and vulnerable nationally and internationally.
Speaking on the occasion, Ali Khanbhai, Member for External Relations of the Ismaili National Council for the UK said “We are delighted to donate a large number of face coverings to our partners London Search and Rescue and Age UK, who have both been operating on the front line. They have been instrumental in doing some remarkable work to support vulnerable members of our society during these difficult times and we are humbled to have the opportunity as Ismaili CIVIC to support them in their efforts. Ismaili CIVIC is the umbrella under which we as the Ismaili community serve our wider society through voluntary service. We look forward to continuing to support London Search and Rescue and Age UK going forward, and to developing similar partnerships at a national and local level with many other organisations of this calibre that are working with purpose and having a real impact on our wider communities.”
London Search and Rescue is part of the London Resilience Partnership which coordinates institutions and communities to prevent, handle and recover from disruption, and then to adapt to change. This is completed on behalf of the Mayor of London, Greater London Authority, Local Authorities and London Fire Brigade to ensure London survives and prospers.
The London Resilience Partnership brings together over 170 organisations who each have specific responsibilities for preparing for and responding to emergencies. In addition the partnership is growing to include organisations and communities of all types to help ensure a holistic approach. Ismaili CIVIC were introduced to the Resilience Partnership through their work with the British Red Cross.
Age UK is a UK based charity that supports the over 60’s in the UK and internationally, reaching 40 countries worldwide. They stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations.
Ismaili CIVIC was launched in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to lend voluntary support to the communities in which we live.
If you would like to assist with the Ismaili CIVIC Covid-19 response, please register as a volunteer, please complete the volunteer registration form by clicking here and registering through your IIUK account.
