Charities and community groups in Yeovil and the surrounding South Somerset area are being invited to apply for funding of up to £9,600 from the Prime Foundation.
The Prime Foundation provides investment in communities where Prime has built new facilities. When a project completes, Prime donates a proportion of its profits to the foundation, ensuring that the funds benefit local initiatives and groups.
Prime has been working alongside Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new diagnostics centre at Yeovil District Hospital. As a result of this project, Prime has donated funds to the Prime Foundation, to be distributed to support one or more projects in the Yeovil and district area.
Projects in Yeovil have previously benefitted from Prime Foundation funding. In 2018, Friends of Ham Hill received funding to enhance the visitor experience at Ham Hill Country Park. The funding delivered a children’s adventure trail activity leaflets, encouraging families to explore the park together. The South Petherton Community Shed also received a grant, allowing them to invest in new power tools, enabling the group to work on larger projects and support members of all abilities.
To be eligible for a Prime Foundation grant, a cause must align with one or more of the charity’s aims and objectives: to advance education outside of the classroom, promote good physical and mental health, and enhance social wellbeing through recreation.
Hannah Cashmore at the Prime Foundation said: “By investing in causes which make a tangible difference, we aim to enhance lives in the Yeovil area. We look forward to learning about the great projects being delivered locally and find out how we can offer support through grant funding.”
For more information and details on how to apply, click here. The closing date for applications is 12th November 2024.
