Sherborne Town Council has launched a Community Pandemic Recovery Fund. As coronavirus restrictions begin to increase again, Sherborne Town Council is making funding available to support community organisations through the pandemic.

This is to help enable them to deliver essential services to vulnerable people most impacted by covid-19, in keeping with government guidelines.

Applications for the new fund opened on November 9, and grants of up to £1,000 will be available to organisations who have a role in supporting the local community.
The new funding is specifically for not-for profit groups such as local registered charities, foodbanks and community groups who are experiencing short-term financial hardship, have ceased operations or have had to adapt or increase their service due to the pandemic.

Sherborne’s Mayor Jon Andrews said: “We are very aware that recovering from the impact of covid-19 will be particularly challenging for our local voluntary and community sector. These grants will be allocated to allow these organisations to continue with their essential services by providing funding for immediate and practical support, for example; new equipment, adaptations for COVID-proof facilities, purchase or provision of PPE or enlisting specialist staff to help with training.”

For details of how to apply for a grant through the Community Pandemic Recovery Fund visit sherborne-tc.gov.uk.

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