Community groups and charities in Newport East can now bid for funding through the Active Communities Fund, which is distributed by the People’s Health Trust.

Active Communities is a funding programme for community groups and not-for-profit organisations, with an income of less than £350,000 a year or an average of £350,000 over two years, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects lasting up to two years.

The deadline for Stage 1 applications is Wednesday 21st March. To find out more www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk.