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Every family who lost someone to the Grenfell Tower fire gets £20,000 from charities – with £10k released TODAY

EVERY family who lost someone to the Grenfell Tower fire will get £20,000 from charities - with £10k released TODAY.

Survivors of the horror fire will receive thousands as cash donated by generous members of the public in the aftermath of the tragedy begins to be distributed.

The families of victims and those made homeless are set to receive thousands today
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The families of victims and those made homeless are set to receive thousands todayCredit: Getty Images
Members of the emergency services work inside the charred remains of the Grenfell apartment tower block in North Kensington
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Members of the emergency services work inside the charred remains of the Grenfell apartment tower block in North KensingtonCredit: Reuters
Tributes have been laid in the streets around the charred tower block
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Tributes have been laid in the streets around the charred tower blockCredit: EPA

At least 79 people died in the horror blaze with many more missing.

Hundreds of survivors who fled the inferno in the Kensington tower have been left homeless.

The Charity Commission announced that an initial payment of £20,000 will be given to the families of each person who has died or is declared missing presumed dead.

Up to £10,000 will also distributed today to all those seriously injured and requiring hospital treatment.
Another £10,000 will also be given to every family from Grenfell Tower as a "fresh start" grant.

Homeless Grenfell Tower residents have also received at least £5,500 in a Government payout — after victims told of getting just £10-a-day in the days following the fire.

No10 officials said support workers would ensure people could access the cash — including those who may not have a bank account.

In a statement, Theresa May added that the Government was doing everything possible to help those affected by the blaze.

Today cash donated to, the British Red Cross, K&C Foundation and the Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund in collaboration with The London Community Foundation, has started to be distributed.

The cash raised will be distributed with support and advice from the Charity Commission.
David Holdsworth, chief operating officer at the Charity Commission, said the British public have "now donated millions to help the victims".
He continued: "This collaboration, along with the first immediate distribution of funds from public donations, will help ensure clear, easy access to the help and support that those affected by this devastating tragedy so urgently need.
"They can never heal what has happened but will hopefully provide some help to those suffering at this most difficult time."
Grenfell Tower in West London is a charred shell after Wendesday's horror blaze
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Grenfell Tower in West London is a charred shell after Wendesday's horror blazeCredit: PA:Press Association
Grenfell victims outside Downing Street after a meeting with Theresa May on Saturday
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Grenfell victims outside Downing Street after a meeting with Theresa May on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images
Theresa May with husband Philip arriving at church on Sunday. The PM's response in the aftermath of the blaze has been criticised
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Theresa May with husband Philip arriving at church on Sunday. The PM's response in the aftermath of the blaze has been criticisedCredit: Reuters

The PM has admitted that support in the immediate aftermath of the fire "was not good enough".

She was criticised for her response after appearing to dither over meeting residents and an appearance on Newsnight deemed as "cold".

In a fresh attack, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the local community was "frustrated" and "angry".

"The tragedy we're seeing is because of the consequences of mistakes and neglect from politicians, from the council and from the Government."


HOW YOU CAN DONATE TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED

The Sun has pledged £100,000 to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy but they also need your help.

You can make a donation by text.

Text GREN88 and the amount you wish to donate to 70070, eg GREN88 £5.

You can donate £5 or £10.

Mrs May, who has since ordered more boots on the ground at the scene, is said to have "welled up" after hearing harrowing accounts from people caught up in the fire.

One of those emotional stories was given by an 11-year-old girl who was evacuated from a nearby block and attended the meeting at Number 10.

She is reported to have persuaded Mrs May that survivors be given a final say on what happens to the Grenfell site.

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