AM flags up BIG Lottery Response to Recession

Gwenda Thomas AM for Neath, today urged grant holders and new applicants to the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) to investigate new funding allocated last week to help alleviate difficulties being faced by communities and third sector organisations during the recession.

‘BIG’s UK Board has allocated £ 2.5 million to applicants in Wales and are targeting the voluntary and charity organisations who provide community advice services’ explained Mrs. Thomas. ‘During this particularly difficult time, BIG will be providing them with grants so that they can expand their services to meet the growing demand for access to advice and support from people who are struggling within their local communities. I therefore hope that any organisations within my Neath Constituency who are working hard to support the public at this time will investigate the possibility of applying for this support which in some cases will amount to £ 50,000 over two years.’

For further information about BIG’s recession package please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/wales or contact their information line on 01686 611 700. Information will be available on online from Friday 14th August.