The Quilter Foundation, the charitable arm of the Quilter adviser group, is donating £25,000 to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal launched today by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

Parts of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria have been hit by a devastating earthquake which has killed more than 11,200 people.

Many survivors have been left in destroyed buildings and facing brutal winter conditions.

The DEC is bringing together 15 UK aid charities, specialising in humanitarian aid and disaster response, to raise funds quickly.

The donation will help provide medical care, food and water, temporary shelter and winter kits.

The Quilter Foundation provides grants to organisations supporting young people in local communities, as well as supporting emergency appeals in the UK and internationally.

Quilter will also match funds raised by employees and advisers donating to the appeal and those made online up to £10,000.

Steven Levin, CEO of Quilter and chair of the Quilter Foundation, said: “The earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have resulted in utter devastation, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of life, livelihoods, and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

“At present, more than 11,200 people have lost their lives, and this number is sadly expected to rise as many are still trapped beneath the rubble. Thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed or badly damaged, including hospitals and schools, leaving many homeless and incredibly vulnerable.

“Not only have thousands lost their homes, but the freezing winter conditions make the current situation all the more perilous – particularly for those who are more vulnerable such as children, pregnant women and older people. Our donation could provide emergency shelter for 1000 families who have lost their homes.

“It is vital that businesses in the UK come together to support the efforts to provide humanitarian relief to those affected. I’m therefore pleased that the Quilter Foundation is able to support this appeal from the Disasters Emergency Committee and assist those who need it most.”

• Donations can be made to the Quilter’s DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal fundraising here: The Quilter Foundation – DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal