Up to £100,000 funding available to community groups and organisations to help residents of Chorley through the cost-of-living crisis

Chorley Council have allocated a total of £100,000 to distribute to local community groups and organisations through its Large Community Fund. 

Applicants are being sought from groups and organisations who are seeking funding to support community projects which focus on helping people in Chorley through the cost-of-living crisis. Large grants of £5,000 to £10,000 are available. 

Groups may be from the voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise sectors and example projects could be in relation to supporting residents through financial hardship, food poverty, mental health or social isolation.

View more information on eligibility for the funding and how to apply.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Leader of Chorley Council said, "I'm delighted to be able to announce that we as a council have allocated £100,000 to support our local community groups and organisations. This forms part of our ongoing commitment to help reduce the hardship of the cost-of-living crisis on Chorley residents.

"We recognise the valuable role that the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector play in enhancing the life of people in Chorley, now more than ever, and we are here to support vital projects they wish to deliver."

The funding can be used to enhance local groups and organisations and provide support for project delivery in direct reaction to the cost-of-living challenges Chorley residents are experiencing.

Councillor Wilson continued, "The cost of living crisis is providing challenges for all in our community and I hope that with this funding we can give our incredible local organisations the boost they need to continue to support people right across the borough.

"I urge community groups and organisations across the borough to apply for this funding right away."

View information on eligibility for the funding and how to apply

Applications can be made until 27 January 2023.