Local groups and charities in Stone that are developing new services to help older and vulnerable people stay independent and safe in their community have been urged to apply for grants from Staffordshire County Council.
The Community Wellbeing Fund is easy to apply for and provides up to £10,000 to help deliver community-based projects. Initially launched on 1st April last year by County Councillor Matthew Ellis, a total of £1 million is being made available for innovative new local services over four years.
County Councillor Matthew Ellis, Cabinet Member for Adult Wellbeing said: “This is unique to Staffordshire and is just one example of how we are tailoring services for older and vulnerable people as close to where they live as possible.”
The latest round of funding is now open, with the deadline for applications 31st May. Another round will then begin in September.
For further information email Shelley Davis (health development officer) at shelley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk
A number of organisations in Stone were awarded grants in 2010:
- The Community Council of Staffordshire was awarded £8,000 for a project that reduces rural social isolation in the villages surrounding Stone
- Age Concern Stone & District was awarded £2,150 to set up a befriending service
- Swynnerton Thursday Club received £1,000 to provide exercise classes for older people.
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