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Community groups across Derbyshire are invited to apply for funding to set up ‘warm and welcoming spaces’ to help local residents.
Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available to a range of community organisations. Funding is to set up new warm hubs or contribute towards the costs of existing spaces.
The Warm and Welcoming Spaces aim to provide support for local people through the winter months. Offering a place to meet new people, to enjoy a hot drink, get information on local services and take part in activities.
Grants could be spent on a variety of project costs including:
- Additional energy costs
- Furniture and improvement to facilities
- Additional staffing costs to cover extended hours
- Additional cleaning costs to ensure compliance with health protection guidance
- Activities and refreshments
- Additional activity costs.
The Warm and Welcoming Spaces programme will run until 31st March 2025.
The deadline for grant applications is 31st January 2025.
To apply for a grant visit dva.org.uk/warm-and-welcoming-spaces-grant
To find out more about Warm and Welcoming Spaces visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/warmspaces
Alternatively you can email Samuel.Bostock@Derbyshire.gov.uk or Kim@DVA.org.uk
