A charity based in the village of Peasedown St John near Bath has created its first-ever Winter Support Fund to support local residents.
Members of the Peasedown Community Trust
The Peasedown Community Trust, which was established in the wake of the pandemic to lead, run and champion community causes, is setting aside £800 to provide help and support to some of Peasedown St John’s most needy.
Chairman of the Peasedown Community Trust, Gavin Heathcote, said: “Thanks to everyone who has been in touch over the last few weeks to ask what support we’ll be providing to Peasedown residents over the winter months.
“At our recent Trustees meeting we agreed to set aside a sum of money and create the first ever Winter Support Fund for Peasedown St John!
“We’re putting £800 into the new Fund. With the huge increases in the cost of living, and with families struggling to heat their homes, we hope this new fund will help.”
The fund will be distributed in two ways:
- The charity is setting aside £400 for an event at Peasedown St John Community Library on Saturday 10th December where Peasedown residents can go along and collect free Christmas and winter supplies. People will be able to collect chocolate selection boxes, Christmas puddings, hot water bottles, woolly hats, gloves, scarves, hot water flasks – all being given away free at the event.
- The other £400 will be available for community groups and residents to apply for as part of a Hardship Fund.
Peasedown St John Councillor and Library Operations Manager, Cllr Karen Walker, added: “Do you run a community initiative where you need funding for a Christmas event? Are you hosting a festive meal for the elderly and need some financial support? Are you a single parent in need of help to put food on the table over the Winter?
“If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’ve created this new Winter Support Fund, the first of its kind in Peasedown St John, to help some of our village’s most vulnerable during the current cost of living crisis.”
Applicants for the Hardship Fund should note:
- The Winter Support Fund is for Peasedown residents only.
- The Trust does not give cash or cheques to individuals. Support will be provided in the form of food vouchers.
- All applications/requests for funding must be made via email, in writing. All applications will be kept confidential.
- The Trust does accept referrals from third parties such as social workers, GPs and other agencies.
For more details, community groups and residents can contact the Peasedown Community Trust by emailing [email protected].
