Local Funding

Hall and Woodhouse Independent Family Brewers

Hall & Woodhouse set up the Community Chest in 2002 to provide local help for its local community in and around Dorset.

Since then they have donated over £135,000 to 195 worthy voluntary organizations. The Community Chest for 2009 is a pool of £20,000 and a time bank of up to 200 hours for practical voluntary help from Hall & Woodhouse employees.

The ethos of the Community Chest is:

Working together towards improving both facilities and the lives of residents in the community.
Promoting, encouraging and supporting community involvement.
Offering access funds to local voluntary groups with clearly identified needs.

Hall & Woodhouse is supported by partners Blackmore Vale Publishing, Midwest Radio and The Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole, who provide the scheme with publicity, advice and local knowledge.

Applications are welcome from any voluntary or community organisation or group with a local interest that is based or works in the Dorset area for the benefit of local people.

Grants could be made in the following areas:

Youth work and activities
Pre-schools
Elderly or disabled
Health and social care
Local arts
Conservation and the environment
Animal care
Local community

Groups can apply for grants of amounts between £300 and £3,000 or for practical assistance to help them achieve their aims. Grants could be awarded for:

Equipment, furniture
Training
Transport
Professional assistance
Specific project resources
Practical assistance has been provided:

Painting and decorating
Gardening
Electrical testing
Woodworking