‘Bags of Help’ up for grabs in Banbridge

Children and young people across Banbridge will be supported with £1000 grants from Tesco as part of a new funding scheme.
By Elinor Glynn
Published 1st Oct 2020, 08:44 BST
£1,000 grants up for grabs for community groups Photograph by Martin Shields£1,000 grants up for grabs for community groups Photograph by Martin Shields
£1,000 grants up for grabs for community groups Photograph by Martin Shields

Groups and charities in the area who support younger people will be able to apply for funding provided by the Bags of Help scheme throughout October, November and December.

Potential organisations who can apply include those supporting mental health, outdoor activities, educational activities, young carers, bereavement counselling, child poverty and vulnerable at risk children.

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Since COVID19, the Bags of Help COVID19 Communities Fund has given £4m of support to more than 8,000 charities and groups across the regions affected by the pandemic, each receiving £500 grants for food, resources, and emergency aid.

Tony McElroy, Communications Manager for NI, said: “We’re encouraging any group who is working to support children and young people across the UK to apply for the new funding. We hope it can make a real difference to lives of so many around the country.“ Any local groups that would benefit from this funding are encouraged to apply online at www.tescobagsofhelp.org.uk

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