SCORES of goodhearted people have come together to raise money for the families whose lives were torn apart by the Shoreham Airshow disaster.

The community in Shoreham and beyond are working to fundraise in memory of the 11 people who died when a jet crashed into the A27 while performing an aerobatic stunt.

Thousands have donated money which is going directly to the families, being set aside for memorial efforts or going to the Shoreham Air Show Fund.

The fund, organised by the Sussex Community Foundation, has already raised more than £15,000.

The band Itchy Fingers will be performing a show in The Lanes in Brighton, opposite the Pump House, to raise money for the fund which will run from 6pm to 9pm this evening – also raising money for the Martlets Hospice.

Oscar Jacks tattoo studio in South Street, Lancing, will be offering people black ribbon tattoos in memory of the disaster.

Anyone interested can pay £20 with all the proceeds going to the Shoreham Airshow Fund and all the costs covered by the tattooists.

More than 200 people have signed up and the marathon of tattooing will last from 7am on September 5 to 10am the next morning – anyone interest should sign up by visiting the Oscar Jacks Facebook page.

Collection buckets will be out at Worthing’s Rotary Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday with a portion of the money also going to the Shoreham Air Show Fund.

Ye Olde House at Home in Broadwater Street East, Worthing, will be donating 50p from every pint sold at their cider festival which kicks off at 6pm this evening to the Shoreham Airshow Fund.

Also any member of the emergency services who helped on the day is being offered a free pint at the pub as long as they show their ID.

Another fundraising campaign is being run by Worthing United Football Club in memory of their two players Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, both 23, who were killed in the crash.

More than £2,500 has already been raised for their families on GoFundMe with scores of messages being left in memory of the pair.

Old friends of Mr Schilt have also began a fundraising campaign on the website in order to raise £3,000 for a memorial bench.

The effort was started by the Patcham Junior School Class of 2003 who grew up with Mr Schilt and they have said any leftover money will go to his family.

Collection buckets will be out at Worthing’s Rotary Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday with a portion of the funds also going to the fund.

Other fundraising activities are also being held and planned across the Sussex.