The aim of the fund is to make a positive difference in communities served by Onward and provide Onward customers with practical support and guidance in response to the increased cost of living. The funding is intended for projects that address one of the following themes: Theme 1: Work – supporting community-based employment, training, volunteering and enterprise opportunities. Theme 2: Food – supporting food resilience in communities during a challenging economic period. Theme 3: Green – improving access to and use of greenspace in communities to improve wellbeing. Theme 4: Digital – providing digital skills and support. Examples of projects could include: IT training, Youth projects, Community events, A life skills course on topics such as cooking on a budget and making money go further.
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