Local heroes could land up to £2,500 to help them boost their communities, thanks to a new fund set up to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.
Grants of £2,500, £1,000 and £500 are all available as part of the Pride of Britain Fund’s £100,000 giveaway for good causes, and you can nominate the people or groups who you think should receive it.
It could be someone who devotes their time to make sure older people have companionship and a warm meal, or an unsung hero who spruces up the high street with flowers.
It may also be a sports club, where volunteers give kids a safe space to play, or a youth group putting people on the path to a brighter future.
The £100,000 giveaway is part of celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, which are screened on ITV1 later in the autumn.
The fund, a charity that aims to spread the Pride of Britain spirit, was set up to help charities and community organisations across the UK.
It has already given grants to more than 100 groups, including Manchester youth charity N-Gage, which was founded by Christie Spurling, and has helped to transform thousands of young lives.
A £30,000 grant from the Pride of Britain Fund helped his charity buy a mobile youth club to engage with young people in the places they hang out. The converted 25-seater bus is kitted out with games consoles, tablets and music technology.
When Carol Vorderman announced the grant, Christie said: “It’s amazing. Thank you so much. I am literally speechless. It will make a massive difference.”
Grants of £500,£1,000 or £2,500 are available, and you can apply for help with work you are doing, or you can nominate someone you know about to receive funding.
The Pride of Britain team will create a shortlist, but the final decision will rest with local communities all over the country, so you will be able to vote on who gets the funding in your area.
To apply, scan the QR code and complete the online form or go to reachforms.co.uk/POB to access the form.
