Voluntary groups awarded further vital funds by Hounslow Council
Among the beneficiaries are six disability centred projects, who have been given nearly £147,000. These include two dedicated to autism, a swimming club for people with dementia*, buddying for those isolated through disability and two that alleviate practical issues associated with disability, including the support of carers who may be overwhelmed with related paperwork.
Four projects around young people and families worth nearly £70,000 have also been awarded, including an initiative focused on ending violence against women and girls and an innovative partnership with RollaDome org, (The Times) that seeks to increase the employability of young people not in education or employment.
Funding for the Thriving Communities Fund is provided through the Local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the Community Partnerships Unit (CPU) and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Over £600,000 has been awarded so far this calendar year.
