Older people in Dorset thankful for winter grants
Those who don’t need the government Winter Fuel Payment are encouraged to donate it to the Surviving Winter appeal.
Those who don’t need the government Winter Fuel Payment are encouraged to donate it to the Surviving Winter appeal.
A total of 22 groups in Dorset have shared funding of almost £100,000 from Dorset Community Foundation’s new Living Legacy Fund.
Talbot Village Trust has formed a partnership with Dorset Community Foundation to establish the fund to benefit Dorset organisations.
The Surviving Winter Appeal has again been launched in Dorset to enable older people to eat, as well as to stay warm, over the colder months.
People who are unable to afford food, energy and water bills are to be able to access financial support this winter.
Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund has formed a partnership with Dorset Community Foundation to deliver this initiative.
Dorset Community Foundation will fund grants of up to £1,000 to help students facing financial hardship.
A number of local organisations have received funding to provide various items to help rough sleepers to find and keep a home.
The new chairman Tom Flood will take over from Jeremy Mills in December, with four new trustees coming on board.
BCP Council has provided £50,000 to a fund which will tackle poverty and isolation to improve health and wellbeing in Dorset.