GambleAware has announced it is pledging £3m ($3.6m) in funding to support the development of two new gambling harm prevention programmes.

Both The Aftercare Funding Programme and the Community Resilience Fund are designed to support the work done by GambleAware in tackling gambling harm and health inequalities in underprivileged communities.

GambleAware Chief Commissioning Officer Anna Hargrave said: “We are delighted to launch these two funding programmes, which will build capacity among charities and organisations, to better respond to gambling harms in their communities and support people in long-term recovery.”

The £2m Aftercare Funding Programme aims to work alongside charities and organisations to provide support services, so that those in treatment for gambling issues can begin to rebuild their lives.