COMMUNITY groups in Uttlesford are set to benefit from new council funding to support their work helping residents.
Uttlesford Council awarded more than £80,000 in one-off grants to voluntary and community groups across the district.
The funding will support schemes aimed at reducing rural isolation, improving mental health, boosting youth engagement and celebrating culture in the district.
Councillor Petrina Lees, leader of the council, said: "We are proud to support the brilliant work of our local voluntary and community groups.
"These one-off grants are about giving a helping hand to projects that are rooted in our communities and focused on what matters most to residents.
"Whether it’s helping someone feel less alone, giving young people a creative outlet, or offering practical advice in tough times – these are the things that build stronger, kinder communities."
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Supported projects include a mobile community café bringing people together in remote villages, a creative arts programme for young people, and a new advice service for residents experiencing financial hardship.
The grants are intended to complement the council’s ongoing funding for key services and allow smaller or newer projects to get off the ground quickly.
Funding decisions were made by a panel of cross-party councillors.
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