Grants up for grabs

COMMUNITY projects that help make a council ward a better place are being offered a share of £10,000 in funding.

Individuals or resident-led groups based in Frome Vale ward, which includes Oldbury Court, Blackberry Hill, parts of Stapleton and Frenchay and the top end of Fishponds Road, can apply for the grants offered by Bristol Charities and Bristol City Council.

The funds are aimed at projects supporting residents' mental health and well-being, youth provision, food provision, cost of living support and reducing the isolation of older people.

A previous round of funding helped support a children’s drama group, Begbrook Retirement Club and community meals in Oldbury Court.

Bristol Charities' head of community development Charity Wallis said: "We would encourage anyone who has been aspiring to start up a group or project but has previously been held back by funding to get in touch with us and apply for a Grassroots Grant."

People can apply for up to £,1000, by emailing office@ vassallcentre.org.uk.