Quilter donates £100,000 to NET Covid-19 appeal

Appeal launched by Prince William.

Hannah Godfrey
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The Quilter Foundation will donate £100,000 to the National Emergencies Trust (NET) coronavirus appeal, which was launched on Thursday (19 March) by Prince William.

The appeal will seek to raise substantial funds that will then be distributed by the NET through community foundations nationally. This will ensure the funds reach local charities helping those dramatically impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Quilter said it was seeking to raise awareness of the NET appeal more widely and was encouraging the industry to donate to the appeal. The life, pension and investment giant will also match funds raised by employees raising money and donating to the cause.  Quilter CEO Paul Feeney said: "We  must show the best side of humanity at time like this. ...

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