Dorset Community Foundation’s food and energy fund reopens
Charities and community groups can now apply for up to £6,500 of funding to help people deal with the cost of living over the winter period.
Charities and community groups can now apply for up to £6,500 of funding to help people deal with the cost of living over the winter period.
Residents in financial need across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can apply today for financial support.
Groups in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch will receive funding thanks to Dorset Community Foundation’s partnership with BCP Council.
Applications to the BCP Household Support Fund are invited from people struggling with the cost of living.
As soon as applications open at 9am on Wednesday 3 May, eligible Dorset Council residents need to apply as funds are limited.
To combat rising costs, eligible households will be able to apply for supermarket vouchers from Dorset Council.
Short-term financial support to households in need in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is available now and should be applied for before 31 March 2023.
Low-income families in Dorset can apply for funding from Dorset Council from 9am next Monday 9 January.
A partnership between Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council is providing warm spaces thanks to a fund of £200,000.
Applications are invited via the Citizens Advice BCP website from residents who need support to survive the winter months.