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Worcestershire Flood Recovery Support Grant

Reference ID: S53354 

Status: Open for Applications 

Funding body: Worcestershire County Council

Maximum value: £ 2,000

Application deadline: 24/01/2025 

Further details

Background: The Worcestershire Flood Recovery Support Grant is provided by Worcestershire County Council.

Objectives of Fund: The funding is intended to support businesses and residents affected by flooding in September, October, November and December 2024.

Value Notes: The following one-off grants are available:

• Residents can apply for a payment of £250.
• Businesses can apply for a payment of £2,000.

Who Can Apply: Businesses and residential properties in Worcestershire can apply.

Eligible Expenditure: There are no restrictions on what the grant can be used for.

Location: Worcestershire

How To Apply: An application form must be submitted by the deadline of 24 January 2025. Further guidance and information can be found on the Worcestershire County Council website.

Physical Activity Wellbeing Grant

About the grant

To mark the opening of Kepax Bridge, we have set aside funding to support initiatives that enhance physical activity and active travel, encouraging participation from all members of our communities. We want to enable people to use local green spaces and infrastructure, like the Kepax Bridge, to be more active as part of their regular routines and within their community, connecting with others in a safe, healthy and social way.  Incorporating physical activity and active travel into our daily lives is essential for a healthier future. By embracing these practices, individuals can improve their health, contribute to environmental sustainability, and foster a more connected community.

What are we looking for in applications?

Projects and initiatives that enable people to be more physically active in their community. Grants can be used by voluntary or community sector groups to establish or maintain exercise groups or session (for example, walking groups or couch to 5k running programmes). This may include training members in fitness leader courses, buying equipment or promotion of exercise opportunities.  Community organisations (e.g., charities and Community Interest Companies) may bid for up to £3,000. Regular physical activity provides a foundation for a healthier and happier life. It helps prevent a variety of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, while also improving mental health, reducing stress, and boosting overall quality of life.  Active travel means getting about in a way that makes you physically active. It's all about walking, wheeling, cycling, scooting, or any other form of human-powered transportation to get from one place to another. The aim is to encourage people to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines. The benefits are compelling: a healthier lifestyle, more liveable communities, and a cleaner environment.  We will be particularly interested in applications that focus on groups who face the biggest barriers against living an active life, including older adults and people with disabilities. The money cannot be used for infrastructure projects and is only one-off funding. Therefore, applicants must indicate how they will ensure the sustainability of projects after the grant funding has been utilised.

How to apply

As these are small grants, we are determined to keep this process simple.

To access funding simply complete the form below.

Apply for the Physical Activity Wellbeing Grant

This form asks you to describe your proposed project and how you will spend the funding. We aim to get back to you within two weeks with a decision. You can apply any time before the end of June 2025. 

For more information visit the webpage