The National Flood Forum is a British charity in Bewdley, Worcestershire dedicated to assisting individuals who have been affected by flooding and to guiding legislation related to flooding. The charity's efforts include, among others, cohosting events to provide information and services to victims of flooding and conducting studies into the personal impact of flooding. It also gives out "the Golden Sandbag Award" to individuals who have provided exceptional service to victims of flooding.
History
Its first meeting was held in York in 2002. In 2005, the independent organization set up formal links with the Environment Agency to help address flooding issues in Cumbria. The Environment Agency provided funding to the forum totaling £250,000 before cutting funding in December of 2007. In late 2008, the charity expanded its efforts into Scotland, providing funds to help establish the Scottish Flood Forum.