THE Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation For Peace will lead a campaign to inspire people to stand together in solidarity in the wake of the Manchester attack on Monday.

Nick Taylor, chief executive, said the foundation has agreed to be at the forefront of the initiative.

He said: “The Government has asked us to lead a campaign which is about standing together.

“After what happened on Monday night, a lot of people came together.

“Many were opening up their homes to strangers, giving free taxi rides and donating blood – we want to build on that.

“People in the wake of this should stand together in solidarity, unity and
hope and not react to such an incident.

“The foundation will be at the forefront of these calls over the coming
days and weeks.”

Home Secretary Amber Rudd also paid a visit to Peace Centre, off Cromwell Avenue, to witness the work of the foundation which set up a crisis centre in the wake of the explosion.

Many of the victims are already being supported by the foundation, which
was set up after the tragic deaths of 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Johnathan Ball following the IRA bombing in Warrington town centre in March 1993.

Peace campaigner Colin Parry, who set up the foundation with his wife Wendy, has tweeted his support for the victims and those who have been affected by the terrorist attack.

He said: “My heart goes out to the families with children dead and injured in Manchester.

“Words of comfort do help, but support is what is needed most

“Heartening to see so many compassionate people in Manchester’s Albert Square.

“Solidarity from your fellow man is so uplifting.”

To find out more about the work of the foundation and how you can help make a difference visit foundation4peace.org.