Alliance Homes’ Communities Together Grants has seen a surge of interest, with applications skyrocketing by 300%. This increase not only highlights the pressing need for community investment in our region but also the role the grants play in supporting local projects, initiatives, and communities.
The Communities Together Grants is an award of grants to projects that support Alliance Homes' customers and communities. The grant offers awards of £50 to £7,500 and Alliance Homes’ customer play an important role in deciding who the grants are awarded to. The most recent application period closed in February 2024 and 10 projects have been awarded grants totalling £27,500.
Michael Williams, Community Investment Manager at Alliance Homes shared his feelings about the unprecedented interest, adding “The significant increase in applications is testament to the need and value of community investment. We’re proud to be able to support the ten successful applicants and to be a part of their journey in making a tangible difference to our communities.”
Here's a list of the successful applicants, award value and a summary of the project they’ll be delivering.
Project |
Award value |
Project location |
Summary |
|
Aishah’s Food Charity |
£1,000.00 |
Weston-super-Mare |
Community food project |
|
Lawnside Residence Association |
£650.00 |
Backwell |
Gardening and coffee mornings at an age-related housing scheme |
|
Pill Community Foundation |
£3,622.00 |
Pill |
Improvements to community resource centre, including community computer and internet access |
|
Portishead Parent |
£2,320.00 |
Portishead |
Mobile community notice and networking for parents |
|
Read Easy North Somerset |
£500.00 |
Weston-super-Mare |
Adult literacy project |
|
Somerset Story Fest |
£3,000.00 |
Portishead, Long Ashton, Nailsea and Severn Beach |
Refugee engagement, education and stories in schools |
|
Support Pill’s Young People and Children |
£4,630.00 |
Pill |
Young people activities |
|
South Weston Activity Network |
£6,785.00 |
Weston-super-Mare (South ward) |
Bringing arts to the community |
|
The Wednesday Group |
£1,043.00 |
Weston-super-Mare (South ward)
|
Support for people with learning disabilities |
|
Weston Art Space |
£3,950.00 |
Weston-super-Mare |
Art workshops |
The next round of Communities Together Grants opens in January 2025.