Trust awards more than £920,000 to local causes

Talbot Village Trust, a grant giving charity in south-east Dorset, has donated more than £920,000 to 61 charitable causes and community projects this year.

The trust aims to help people to live well by supporting various causes and providing financial awards of all sizes to youth organisations, education groups and community-focused projects.

During 2022, Talbot Village Trust has donated:

In excess of £445,000 to community projects such as HealthBus, The Big Issue, Bournemouth Football Club, Poole Refuge

Helping Hands, Poole Communities Trust – Branksome Centre and many more.

Almost £300,000 to educational and youth organisations including Somerford Youth Community Centre, MyTime Young Carers, Priory Primary School, 1st Ferndown Scout Group, Swanage School, and Streetlight Project among others.

More than £175,000 in grants to a large number of faith organisations such as Church of the Good Shepherd in Poole, Upton Methodist Church, St Nicholas’ Church in Southbourne, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bournemouth, and many others, to improve their support into local communities.

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The Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce was set up in 2018 and named SturBiz for simplicity. Its mission is to promote and enhance Sturminster Newton and surrounding area’s economy and its businesses and support a thriving and effective business community.

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The chamber has been supporting businesses for over 100 years, encouraging and inspiring businesses of all sizes. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with likeminded people. In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges. We played an important role in the establishment of the Weymouth BID, in whose operation we take a keen interest.

Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, chairman of Talbot Village Trust, said: “Our purpose is to support organisations in the community that are making changes for the better and help children, young people, adults, and the elderly in the area. We are delighted to offer our continued support to worthy causes and next year we will continue to broaden our support for projects that aim to tackle climate change, mental health and wellbeing, and education exclusion.”

The Talbot Village Trust meets biannually. To find out more about applying for funding visit www.talbotvillagetrust.org