Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust has supported charities and organisations during the coronavirus crisis.

The Trust, established in 1994, promotes a safe and better equality of life for people across the area.

Since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, they have donated £50,000 to the Greater Manchester Humanitarian Group, as well as making large donations to 21 charities and organisations including Fortalice, St John Ambulance and the Seashell Trust.

Chairman of the Trust, Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "In this current climate, we wanted to do all we could to provide support to the charities who are struggling with a depleted revenue but who care so greatly for the most vulnerable within our society.

"The aim of the trust is to improve the quality of life of all communities in the Greater Manchester area, with vulnerable groups and victims of crime being priorities.

"The work that these organisations do is second-to-none and I hope that the money donated will go some way to helping them and the people that relay on their support during this unprecedented time."