You may be aware that Maidstone Borough Council are currently offering a Winter Grant Scheme to support local Parishes, Community Groups, Church Groups and similar that are running schemes to help vulnerable households keep warm and fed over the difficult months this winter.

There is still time to bid for funds from £250 to £5000 and we are reaching out to all groups to get in touch if they would like financial support with their schemes.

Examples of schemes running include:

• Utility Bill Voucher scheme
• Free Hot Meal support Group
• Community Shop (not selling cigarettes & alcohol)
• Food Banks
• Food Parcels
• Winter Clothing and Baby Provisions
  

Even if you are not running any schemes yourself, I would be grateful if you could let me know of any group you know of that may benefit, or are able to pass this information on.

The deadline for bids is 19^th January 2021.

Please do get in touch if you would like further information or an application form.

Kind regards

Nicola Toulson

Community Projects Officer

Policy & Information

Maidstone Borough Council, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ

t _­01622 602568 wwww.maidstone.gov.uk

(Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 16:30, Friday 08:30 – 16:00)