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Charities, community and voluntary organisations, CICs, and social enterprises in Dorset can apply for funding to support vulnerable people this winter that have been hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis.

The BCP Food and Warmth Support Fund, administered by the Dorset Community Foundation, will provide grants of up to £10,000 for community initiatives that support those most in need with food and warmth.

This could include:

• Access to food, including providing free or low cost food, community meals, food vouchers, equipment or food skills initiatives
• Keeping warm support and initiatives, both within the home and out in communities
• Warm welcome spaces enabling people to escape from the cold and connect with others – where groups are incurring additional costs in offering their space
• Other community initiatives that relate to helping with the cost of living challenge

Partnership bids are welcomed.

The deadline for applications is midday on the 28th November 2022.