St Matthews Big Local

St Matthews Residents! Do you have a great idea or hidden skills/ talent that you could share with your community?

Organisations! Do you have a passion for supporting residents of St Matthews? Can you offer expertise or activities that would benefit the community?

Local residents (individuals) and not-for-profit community organisations delivering in the St Matthew’s area who meet the eligibility criteria are welcomed to apply for this funding.

Organisations can for apply for grants of up to £1,000.

Residents can apply for grants of up to £500.

Applications must contribute to the St Matthews Big Local vision, which is:

• A cleaner and greener neighbourhood
• Increased feelings of safety and security for local residents
• The celebration of diversity, talent and creativity
• Increased community cohesion on the estate

https://www.stmatthewsbiglocal.com/our-vision

St Matthews is currently encouraging applications focused on (but not limited to)

• Supporting womens activities
• Environmental projects that help to increase the communities awareness
• Children and young people’s positive activities
• CV skills/legal advice
• Crafts workshops
• Community cohesion/partnership and working together
• Health related
• Activities running in half-term/summer holidays (for young people)
• Events that will bring the whole community together

For full details, including application forms, please visit the St Matthews Big Local website. Just click on the following text: ***St Matthews Big Local***

Should you have any queries, please contact Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation on 0116 2624916 or email the grants team at: grants@llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk