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Berinsfield Health and Wellbeing Grant

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Berinsfield’s local community? Do you have an idea for a sustainable project, service or activity that seeks to improve one or more of the following for this wonderful village?

Applications close 11 November 2024

How much is available: £250 – £5,000

Who can apply:

  • Registered charities
  • Community interest companies
  • Voluntary organisations and community groups  
  • Proposals from organisations working together in partnership. Applications from emerging groups and organisations seeking to develop new activities in response to clearly identified local needs, are particularly welcome.

We are looking for initiatives that focus on one or more of the following:

  • Communication, coordination, and coproduction
  • Community activation and cohesion
  • Loneliness, identity and belonging
  • Healthy food and eating
  • Education, employment, and access to opportunities
  • Access to services and information
  • Fuel poverty
  • Staying physically and mentally healthy
  • Built environment and infrastructure
  • Transport and active travel

Please read our scoring guide for how applications will be assessed.

To apply please download and complete the application form and budget spreadsheet.

Send your completed forms to Berinsfield Parish Council – clerk@berinsfield-pc.gov.uk and please copy in berinsfieldgv@southandvale.gov.uk

For help with your application, please contact us on 07801 203518 or email berinsfieldgv@southandvale.gov.uk

We have compiled some frequently asked questions to help you understand if you are eligible and how the scheme works.

You can also read the Berinsfield Health and Wellbeing Grant Scheme Funding Policy and the Draft Berinsfield Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2024.