Help is at hand
VOLUNTARY groups in Kirklees supporting women and girls with issues such as period poverty, domestic and sexual abuse, mental health and longterm unemployment can apply for a share of £3.5 million to support their vital work.
A further round of the Tampon Tax Community Fund is open in Kirklees to voluntary and community groups working with women of all ages and backgrounds to build their skills, confidence and self-esteem.
Voluntary groups can apply to One Community, the Kirklees Community Foundation for grants of up to £10,000, and the funding can only be used for projects or services that directly benefit women and girls.
Priority will be given to grassroots organisations, groups working with women or girls facing multiple challenges, user-led organisations and sustainable projects providing long-term solutions.
General manager Paul Johnson said: “Grassroots groups are doing amazing work to support women and girls across Kirklees. They often run on a shoestring budget and struggle to compete for the larger funding pots.
“We’re proud that One Community is part of a national network recognised by government for our local knowledge. We will use this vital funding to support the groups that make such a big difference to women’s lives.”
The closing date for applications is November 5 and shortlisted projects will go to a local panel who will decide which groups to award funding to.
Successful projects are likely to be announced early in 2020. In the last round of Kirklees Tampon Tax funding in 2018, pregnancy counselling group Talkthru, based at Revenue Chambers in Huddersfield, were awarded £10,000 allowing it to extend its services across Kirklees.
For more, contact One Community on 01484 468397 or visit www.one-community.org.uk.