A RURAL insurer has chosen more than 300 charities across the country to receive a share of £1.92million. 

NFU Mutual agents and their staff at agencies across the country have chosen charities as part of the insurers 'Agency Giving Fund'. 

The fund is part of NFU Mutual's pledge for local and national charities in 2024 to help with ongoing recovery from the pandemic and the rising cost of living.

All NFU Mutual agencies were given the opportunity to nominate charities. 

A total of 59% of the fund (£1,139,075) has been donated to charities providing emotional and social support.

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More than £647,645 has been directed to charities providing healthcare, including 36 nominations for local community hospices and 23 nominations for air ambulance charities.

League of Friends of Launceston Hospital received a donation thanks to a nomination by the Launceston Agency.

Lisa Dymond, chair and trustee at The League of Friends of Launceston Hospital and Community, said: “We want to thank everyone at NFU Mutual for this significant donation, especially the Launceston team for considering the League of Friends at this time. We have recently received a request to purchase a hoist and a couple of air mattresses for the hospital, so this generous donation will go towards acquiring these items.” 

The remaining funds - just over £133,434 - were given to charities providing emergency food supplies and shelter, such as foodbanks.

Gary Thomson, head of agency at NFU Mutual, added: “Thank you to agents and their staff for their fantastic support, once again. We’re very grateful for their time to make the charity nominations. Their local knowledge is directing the funding to make a positive impact on our customers and our communities.”