Community groups seeking funding should consider the Cottsway Community Fund, which is now open for applications.
Cottsway Housing Association has an annual funding programme to help community projects, activities and groups. For this year, the funding pot has been given an extra £25,000 to mark Cottsway’s 25th anniversary. This addition brings the total fund available to £55,000.
The fund is intended to help local charities and voluntary groups to improve their local communities, with grants of up to £5,000 available.
Those who live in a Cottsway home are also able to apply for a grant of up to £250 to support their education, learning and/or skills development.
The grants are open to groups and individuals in our area (West Oxfordshire) and projects must demonstrate they achieve one of the following:
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Contribute to an inclusive and active community
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Increase employment prospects for Cottsway customers
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Tackle rural exclusion or social isolation and increase well-being
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Provide financial advice to help reduce poverty/prevent debt
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Reduce digital exclusion
All applications are reviewed by Cottsway customers who vote on their favourites, with funding allocated to the most popular projects. There is also no deadline for applications; funding is allocated on a rolling basis, so we’d advise applying for a grant as soon as you are able.
Find out more details on how to apply and access the application form on their website: Community Fund