Deadline: 22-Oct-21
Applications are now open for the Wessex Water Foundation Community Grants to support charitable and community activities which aim to improve the lives of local people, especially those who are in the most need of support.
The fund will seek to support a wide range of locally based groups especially grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations. They particularly welcome applications from BAME groups.
Priorities
Priority will be given to work that:
- supports people in financial difficulty or those who lack access to services
- takes place in areas of multiple deprivation or rural isolation
- helps build stronger, more resilient communities
- helps people manage or avoid debt, including raising awareness and take up of utility affordability support, such as the Wessex Water schemes, among those who need it most
- educates and supports people of all ages to take steps to build financial capability, money management and household budgeting skills.
Funding Information
Grants of up to £3,000 are targeted at organisations where a small amount of money can make a significant difference.
Which types of project are eligible for funding?
You can apply for a grant for:
- costs for activities that strengthen communities by addressing local needs and issues. This may include core costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply for a grant if you are a:
- voluntary and community groups with charitable aims
- registered charity
- community interest company
- town and parish councils
- Funding is limited to local organisations based in the Wessex Water area. Applicants must be based and working in Wiltshire.
For more information, visit https://www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/grants-and-support/groups/wessex-water-community-fund/