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 charity is encouraging further local causes to apply for funding ahead of its first 2023 application deadline on January 31.

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.

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 and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area until January 31 2023 before the Trustees meet in the spring.

To apply for funding from the Trust, visit www.talbotvillagetrust.org to submit an online application.