Charity News

May 22nd, 2023

Worthing community groups invited to apply for development money

Are you part of a group that is working to enhance or support the lives of people in Worthing?

Applications for the Worthing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund are now open, with local community groups, organisations and residents’ associations able to bid for up to £15,000 to fund projects in the town.

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April 5th, 2023

Worthing community groups invited to find out if they are eligible for development funding

Worthing-based community groups, organisations and residents associations are being invited to find out if they are eligible to apply for funding from Worthing Borough Council.

The Council has made changes to how its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund is distributed, to open it up to more groups and make it easier to apply.

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February 25th, 2023

Worthing Community Chest Needs YOUR Vote!

Since 2001, Worthing Community Chest has awarded almost £450,000 in grants to diverse and phenomenal local groups, who have made a huge impact in Worthing. To celebrate our communities, Worthing Community Chest are launching some Community Awards, with a special twist.

In January 2023, WCC decided to use the United Nations’ global Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) as its framework. The community awards will also be themed around the UNSDGs.

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February 6th, 2023

Adur and Worthing residents raise thousands of pounds for local food banks

Food banks in Adur and Worthing have praised the community for helping to raise over £22,500 as part of a crowdfunding campaign.

The Fund our Food Banks crowdfunder was launched in December 2022 to support the 3,000 people who need help from food banks in the area every month by Adur and Worthing Food Network, Adur & Worthing Councils and Community Works, a local organisation that supports the voluntary sector.

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