Small grants available

COMMUNITY groups in the Somerset West and Taunton Council area will be able to apply for small grants of up to £1,000 until September 6.

The Somerset West and Taunton Voluntary and Community Sector Small Grants Fund, managed by Somerset Community Foundation on behalf of the council, is accepting applications until Friday, September 6.

Local charities, community groups and social enterprises can apply for funding towards projects, capital purchases or ongoing running costs.

Last year, 23 local groups were awarded a total of £20,355 from the fund.

Further funding is also available from the Big Energy Switch Fund. Grants of up to £500 for community-led activities that help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, such as fitting LED lighting or ‘smart’ controls in community buildings or minor measures in the homes of vulnerable people, are open for applications until September 6.

To apply, visit www.somersetcf.org.uk and its small grants or big energy switch link.

Further information is available from Somerset Community Foundation on 01749 344949