Many playgroups and toddler groups were closed for the summer holidays but their premises may have been flooded and other settings such as day nurseries and holiday play schemes had difficulties from flooding or from lack of running water.

We have collected some links to help settings which suffered damage or disruption.  These were checked and updated on 10 January 2008.

For possible financial help:
Gloucestershire Community Foundation is considering grants for groups that have lost out in the floods.  Further funding is likely to be avaialable for grants of up to £10,000.  For more information contact Sue Wright on 01452 656386 or sue.wright@british-energy.com

Severn Sound's Money Mountain awards grants annually.  For more information contact Lin Day, Charity Manager, on 01452 572454 or lin.day@gcapmedia.com

Tewkesbury Rotary Club has set up a fund to help organisations that have suffered in the floods. Contact Roy Evans on 01452 780343

Rotary 3 Counties Flood Appeal have made grants of £100 to £57,000 and anticipates further funding for grants to community service projects for the benefit of residents in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  Guidance notes, an application form and more information from Ian Beattie, Chairman D1100 Flood Committee, on 0117 968 1141 or ibeattie@blueyonder.co.uk  

For advice to OFSTED registered providers:  telephone OFSTED on  0845 601 4771.  They do not giving general guidelines but prefer to advise settings individually on their specific circumstances.

For damage to buildings or equipment: contact your insurance company and the owner of your premises.  The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and National Flood Forum have a useful booklet.

For advice on cleaning premises and play equipment: the Health Protection Agency has useful leaflets and guidance as well as the Environment Agency

Flood help: both Fairshares and the Furniture Recycling Project have received offers of help and furniture, so if you need people to help you clear up look at www.timebanks.co.uk and if you need furniture contact the Furniture Recycling Project on 01452 302303 or 01242 220296.  They are pleased to have been busy with offers of help and donations to applicants. 

Gloucestershire County Council and your local district council will also have information.