Hundreds of voluntary and community groups in Cornwall have benefited from Cornwall Council Community Chest grants worth £115,000 over the last seven months.  Others could benefit if they apply before the closing date of February 17.

Every year each of Cornwall Council’s 123 councillors has a total fund of £2,000 to support projects run by not for profit groups in their local area.  So far this year they have handed out 440 grants that have benefited a wide range of people and activities from community facilities and environmental projects to schemes promoting healthy living, music and sport.

Not for profit groups can apply for Community Chest grants of between £100 and £1,000.  Details are available on the Community Chest page at www.cornwall.gov.uk

Grants awarded so far include:

Gunnislake Amateur Dramatics - £500 towards an annual show.

Stoke Climsland Carers Group - £300 for a carers’ get together.

Darite Lunch Club - £300 for kitchen equipment.