Fresh opportunity for funding to support East Suffolk residents this winter

Posted by on 21 November 2024 | Comments

Voluntary organisations and community groups have another chance to apply for an East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council 'Cost of Living Community Grant' to support individuals and families in communities throughout the district this winter.

The Cost of Living Community Grant fund has already supported 17 projects across East Suffolk in round one, ranging from a network of Warm Rooms in Beccles to the Woodbridge CommuniTEA Chinwag and the Emmaus Felixstowe Community Lunch.

Groups can apply for a grant of £500 to £1,500 to run projects between January and March 2025, but are encouraged to get their applications in soon - the second and final round will close on December 16.

Sarah Whitelock, East Suffolk Council's Cabinet member for Communities, Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said:

"We had a great spread of projects in round one to help support local residents with warm spaces, food and social opportunities this winter.

When the weather turns cold, as it has over the last week, some residents struggle to stay warm and access hot meals, and can struggle with loneliness.

"We want to enable local organisations to tackle this and support as many people as possible. If you have a great project in mind that could hit the ground running in the new year, please get your application in as soon as you can."

Applications from projects that received a grant in round one, or a Warm Welcome grant from East Suffolk Council this winter, will not be eligible for funding and cannot be considered.

Cost of Living Community Grant Fund