MP Bob Seely has welcomed news about a new fund from Government of £76 million to support vital services from Charities and Community organisations, with more to come soon.
The new funding, available via the National Lottery’s Community Fund, is to help tackle increases in the cost of living, ensuring that organisations can continue helping low-income individuals and households.
This government funding means critical services run by organisations can apply for between £10,000 and £75,000. To qualify for this funding, organisations need to provide one or more of the following services:
- food and emergency supplies - like food and baby banks or the provision of hot meals, clothes, or toiletries
- emergency shelter - like night shelters or other accommodation for people experiencing homelessness
- safe spaces - like domestic abuse services and youth services
- warmth - like warm rooms and spaces
- financial and housing advice - like giving people advice because of the increased cost of living.
Additionally, organisations must meet both criteria of increased demand as well as facing increased cost of delivery.
Bob Seely MP said: “This is good news for Island charities and community organisations who are already doing great work locally to support Islanders.
“I encourage Island organisations to apply if they believe they are eligible.”
For further information and to make an application please visit: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/community-organisations-cost-of-living-fund
Applications close on 16 October at 12 noon.
