Worcestershire charities invited to apply for Severn Trent grants

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 06:21 · Archive

Severn Trent is opening applications for grants of £5,000 to £20,000 for Worcestershire charities and community groups.

Severn Trent has opened the latest round of its Community Fund, offering grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to charities and not-for-profit organisations across Worcestershire to help cover essential running costs. Applications open on 2 November and close on 30 November, with around 25 organisations across the Severn Trent region expected to benefit.

The funding supports core costs including staffing, office rent and utilities, administration, fundraising and governance. The grants are intended for groups providing essential services to residents, particularly those supporting vulnerable people and facing financial pressures.

Natalie Cunningham, Severn Trent's community fund manager, said: 'Local charities and community groups play a vital role in bringing people together, supporting those in need and creating stronger communities. Yet many organisations are having to do more with less as financial pressures continue to grow.' She added that many households are continuing to face financial pressures and that local charities are often the first place people turn to for support.

Worcestershire organisations that have previously benefited from the scheme include West Mercia Search & Rescue, Vale of Evesham Community First Responders and STEPWAY.

How it is being reported

• Charities invited to apply for £20,000 Severn Trent grantsCharities and not-for-profit groups across the Severn Trent region can apply for grants of £5,000 to £20,000 to help cover essential running costs.Malvern Gazette · 4 Nov, 05:00
• Charities invited to apply for £20,000 Severn Trent grantsCharities and not-for-profit groups across the Severn Trent region can apply for grants of £5,000 to £20,000 to help cover essential running costs.Worcester News · 4 Nov, 05:00
• Worcestershire charities invited to apply for grants of up to £20,000Charities and community groups across Worcestershire are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding from Severn TrentWorcester News · 2 Nov, 13:57
• Worcestershire charities invited to apply for grants of up to £20,000Charities and community groups across Worcestershire are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding from Severn TrentMalvern Gazette · 2 Nov, 13:57

In this story: Severn Trent · Worcestershire · West Mercia Search & Rescue · Vale of Evesham Community First Responders · STEPWAY · Natalie Cunningham

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