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Support to the voluntary and community sector

We are looking to draw your attention to East Herts Council support to the voluntary and community sector, especially those that provide services for those who are vulnerable.

Up to £300 available to strengthen your community

East Herts Council’s Small Grants Programme is now open for applications from constituted community and voluntary organisations.  Individuals and informal groups can also apply.  The purpose of this scheme is to help people get new ideas off the ground as well as to help projects that benefit the wider community restart. We are especially interested in projects that support vulnerable groups.  Click here to see our priorities;

https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/community-wellbeing/funding-community-organisations-and-individuals

We accept applications any time and applying is simple.  Note that you will need to discuss your idea first with the Council’s grants manager Claire () and me. 


East Herts Council’s crowdfunding match fund is now open

East Herts Council is looking for community focused projects which strengthen the community and lead to improved health and wellbeing of East Herts residents.   Eligible voluntary organisations could get up to £2,000 of matched funding to support their local project (https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/east-herts). 

We are especially interested in projects that support vulnerable people.  There will be a FREE Crowdfund Basics zoom workshop  on 17 September at 2pm to 3:30pm.  Register by clicking on the link here;

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crowdfund-hertfordshire-crowdfund-east-herts-launch-tickets-119880737513


Registering for the East Herts Lottery

More than 90 organisations are registered on the East Herts Lottery and are raising a steady year-round income.   Organisations such as  Bury Rangers Football Club,  Tidy Up Bishop’s Stortford, Widford Playing Field, Wiggly Willow CIC, Much Hadham Forge Museum, Bishop’s Stortford Breathe Easy Group and many others are benefitting from the Lottery.  With just 20 ticket sales a week, groups can raise over £500 a year.  There’s no risk, no cost and no administration.  You can get started by registering here;  https://www.easthertslottery.co.uk/good-causes/apply. Be sure to check that you meet the terms and conditions before you apply.