A NEW grant scheme that is set to provide vital funding for the voluntary sector in South Oxfordshire is launching this month.

Organisations within the voluntary sector, who are helping to deliver key services for residents and maintain the areas natural environment for future generations, can apply for funding from South Oxfordshire District Council.

The Revenue Grant scheme offers funding for voluntary organisations for two years and has a total budget of £667,992 to allocate. This grant will launch on October 18, and closes at noon on November 26, this year.

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Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing said: “As a council we recognise the invaluable work that community and voluntary organisations in our district do. We are fortunate that we are in a position where we can offer this much needed funding to organisations working hard to meet local need. Many have experienced a huge demand on the services while also trying to manage a loss of fundraising opportunities over the last 18 months which they would normally rely on.

“We want to do all we can to enable these organisations to continue their vital work within our communities; with children, with the elderly and contributing to our drive to help sustain our natural environment. Helping to cover the costs of running a building, paying for fuel and other operational costs while they are able to focus on those that need their support and carry out the important day to day work that makes such a difference to our communities.”

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