Summary
Organizations in Dorset received a total of £80,000 in grants to help with cost-of-living challenges. The Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council gave the money to 23 local groups for projects like warm hubs, free meals, and financial advice. The funding came from the Department for Work and Pensions' Household Support Fund.
Key Facts
- 23 local groups in Dorset were given a total of £80,000 in grants.
- The funding was provided by the Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council.
- The money will support projects such as warm hubs, free meals, and cookery workshops.
- Council Member Sandra Moore highlighted the importance of these projects in helping people with cost-of-living pressures.
- The money comes from the Department for Work and Pensions' Household Support Fund.
- The Power House in Poole received £3,000 to run a warm hub with food and activities.
- Faithworks got £3,975 for financial resilience courses.
- We Are Humans was given £5,000 to provide free meals and essentials to rough sleepers.
- Friendly Food Club received £4,000 to teach budgeting and nutritious cooking in workshops.
