South and Vale councils secure £200,000 for community projects
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils have each received £100,000 from the Common Ground programme to support community projects.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have each secured £100,000 in funding from the national Common Ground programme. The investment, totalling £200,000, will support new and existing community projects aimed at improving social belonging and resilience.
Common Ground is a £14 million initiative delivered by Belong and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. The funding will support the councils' ongoing Be Together programme and contribute to a new Community Cohesion Strategy, which aims to foster stronger relationships, encourage civic participation, and promote a sense of belonging for all residents.
Georgina Heritage, cabinet member for communities at South Oxfordshire District Council, said the investment would help fund community projects that bring people together and support local organisations. The council is gathering views from residents about what belonging means to them and where more support may be needed. The funding will deliver the strategy's action plan over the next five years, supporting voluntary and community sector projects that help build resilient and connected communities.
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- South and Vale councils secure £200,000 for community projectsSouth Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have received an investment to support new and existing community projects.Oxford Mail · 25 Oct, 12:30
- South and Vale councils secure £200,000 for community projectsSouth Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have received an investment to support new and existing community projects.Oxfordshire Guardian · 25 Oct, 12:30
In this story: South Oxfordshire District Council · Vale of White Horse District Council · Belong · The National Lottery Community Fund · Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales · Georgina Heritage
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