Funding available for groups which help people live well and independently

Two different funds have £525,000 available between them

Grass roots organisations that help support people to live well and independently in their own communities are being invited to apply for funding to further enhance the work they do.

Oxfordshire County Council is today relaunching its community capacity grants and connected communities fund.  

£525,000 is being made available across two areas.

A Connected Communities Fund offers groups faster access to grants of up to £5,000 whilst a larger Community Capacity Grant Fund that will consider applications from organisations looking for £5,000 to £20,000.

Previous recipients of funding include Home-Start Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton, the Sunshine Centre and Banbury Talking Newspaper.

Councillor Tim Bearder, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: “Community groups in Oxfordshire are one of our most valuable assets that support people to live well and independently in their own community.

“On the surface, they offer an enjoyable hobby or place to get together and socialise. But underneath they’re providing day to day support for people who might otherwise suffer from isolation and poor health. The simple activity of going to these groups can make a huge difference for someone, enabling them to live happily and independently at home.

“We don’t underestimate the value of these groups. They are the lifeblood of our Oxfordshire Way vision and we want to make sure they are supported to continue to do their essential work.”

Community groups may only apply for one grant.

Last year, 62 groups benefited from the connected communities fund, each receiving a share of £175,000 and 24 organisations received a share of £325,000 from the community capacity fund.

More details are available here.

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Published: 16/09/2024 02:36pm by Banbury FM Newsteam

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