Wigan community fund re-opens to support ambitions for the borough

Organisations in the borough are now invited to bid for up to £2,000 each from the Wigan Council backed fund, to help them make a difference in local areas.

Coun Chris Ready, cabinet member for communities at Wigan Council, said: “We are incredibly pleased to announce the next round of our Supporting Communities Fund.

“Last year we launched our Progress with Unity plan, which aims to create fair opportunities across the borough, tackle inequalities, and help our neighbourhoods to flourish, so we’re particularly looking for ideas that will help improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and bring communities together.”

The last two rounds of the Supporting Communities Fund have supported 123 local projects with a total of £104,368.79 of grant funding to 123 projects aiming to improve community wellbeing by reducing loneliness, developing as well as promoting community cohesion, building on community spirit and bringing communities together

Coun. Ready added: “We know our community organisations are the lifeblood of our borough, giving so much to their local areas.

“They are working with local people every day and so often come up with ideas that they know will really make a difference.

“This fund can help community groups to put those ideas into practice and I hope anyone who is interested will take some time to find out more and apply.”

For more information and to apply, go to Wigan Council’s website: Supporting Communities Fund