COMMUNITY groups in North Somerset can apply for funding in a bid to boost activity levels among residents.
Voluntary organisations, community groups and sports clubs can apply for up to £2,000 from the Physical Activity Fund to support projects getting people active.
The window for applications in the latest round of funding is open until Friday, July 25.
The fund is available for community projects that can deliver the outcomes and actions of the physical activity strategy for North Somerset, which can be found on the Better Health Website at www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/get-active-strategy.
The scheme aims to see more residents and communities having the opportunity to be physically active, whether that’s through everyday activity or participating in sports, fitness groups or exercise classes.
The fund has a particular focus on supporting those who face the biggest barriers in becoming more active, such as those with a disability or living with a long-term health condition, those from ethnically diverse communities, specific socio-economic groups and women.
In the last round of funding, recipients included the Clevedon Pickle Ball Project, Nailsea Cricket Club and The British Bangladeshi Association.
Cllr Jenna Ho Marris, cabinet member for health at North Somerset Council, said: “We’re a council which empowers and cares about people. We want to help people have more years enjoying good health and wellbeing through participation in physical activity.
“If you’re part of a sports clubs, community or physical activity group, please look at our website and get in touch for more information. The grant money is there to support our local communities so please get your applications in.”
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