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25/10/2006
London bombing charity closes
A charity fund set up following the July 7 suicide bombings in London has been shut down after handing out £12 million to victims.
General Oppenheim, Chair of the London Bombing Relief Charitable Fund (LBRCF) said: "The funds we received have been distributed and the task we were set up for completed so it is time for the fund to close.
"I hope it will not have to be called on again, in London or anywhere else, but sadly that may not be the case in view of events around the world. We hope that donors, supporters, well-wishers and beneficiaries feel we have acted speedily and compassionately and that we have used the money well."
The fund was set up after attacks on London's public transport system, which left 56 people dead and more than 700 injured.
Bereaved families with two independent children received £150,000, a bereaved spouse or partner received £75,000 and a bereaved relative who was not a spouse or partner received £50,000.
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General Oppenheim, Chair of the London Bombing Relief Charitable Fund (LBRCF) said: "The funds we received have been distributed and the task we were set up for completed so it is time for the fund to close.
"I hope it will not have to be called on again, in London or anywhere else, but sadly that may not be the case in view of events around the world. We hope that donors, supporters, well-wishers and beneficiaries feel we have acted speedily and compassionately and that we have used the money well."
The fund was set up after attacks on London's public transport system, which left 56 people dead and more than 700 injured.
Bereaved families with two independent children received £150,000, a bereaved spouse or partner received £75,000 and a bereaved relative who was not a spouse or partner received £50,000.
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