Last week to bid on community fund for North Yorkshire

The Mayor’s Community Fund, supporting projects across the region with grants from £500 to £30,000, closes to applications on Thursday, April 23.

Jo Coles, deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime, said: “The Mayor’s Community Fund provides valuable support for groups and organisations across the region, supporting 47 projects over the last two years.

“Last year, David Skaith, the Mayor, doubled the size of this pot, delivering more early intervention and prevention and creating more safe community spaces.

“If you have a project that will help to keep our communities safe and requires support, we would love to hear from you.”

The fund, focused on community safety, supports prevention and early intervention projects.

Recent recipients include the Pathfinders U17 driving course, which delivered a week of practical training at Rufforth Airfield for 36 young people and their parents.

Ian Goring, Yorkshire coordinator at Pathfinders U17, said: “We have been delighted by how many young people have signed up to attend our events.”

Further funding rounds will open later in the year.

To find out more information or apply, visit yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk.