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- 14th February 2016
This grant fund is open to all schools and community groups within the United Kingdom, with the condition that children under the age of 16 are involved in the planting or, where the trees are too large to be directly handled by them, related educational activities.
- 14th February 2016
Do you remember Raymond's pasty shop in Barnstaple? Did you ever see elephants walking around town? How did Butcher's Row become knee deep in dough?
In partnership with the Esmé Fairbairn Foundation, SWF is offering small grants up to £1,000 (most will be between £200 and £600) for small voluntary and community groups and charitable organisations based in the South West.
- 24th January 2016
Devon County Council has announced a new emergency fund to support communities at risk of flooding. More details here:
- 17th January 2016
Rural businesses, social enterprises, communities, farmers and land-owners can apply for EU funding to develop visitor attractions and small-scale tourism infrastructure in the Heart of the South West LEP area.
- 10th January 2016
It was a long time coming, but the LEADER 5 Torridge and North Devon programme is at last open for business and 2016 will be the first full year of operation.
- 28th December 2015
The Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) Grants for Places of Worship supports projects that are seeking urgent structural repairs to public places of worship that are listed at Grade I, II* or II in England.
- 21st December 2015
Councillor Grants are available to voluntary and community groups and not for profit organisations, for projects and services that benefit the residents of North Devon District Council area.
- 23rd November 2015
South Molton is getting into the Christmas spirit with a fabulous Winter Festival, hosting a series of seasonal events between 27th November and 7th December, including traditional Christmas markets, a gift fair, festive Flea Market and Christmas Fatstock Show.
Working with Country Living Magazine, The Princes Trust are on the look out for young people living in a rural community and making a positive contribution to the local area and residents.