VOLUNTARY and community work taking place in Redditch will be supported by £161,000 of borough council grant funding for 2018/19.

Current grant funding enables local voluntary and community sector organisations to bid for funding to support projects and initiatives that help deliver services to the local community.

An information event will be held at Redditch Town Hall on October 9 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Anyone interested is being encouraged to come along and find out how to apply, and get help to make bids.

Councillor Bill Hartnett, leader of the council, said: “We are proud to offer these grants as a way of ensuring community groups have a source of local funding which is accessible and easy to apply for.

"No idea is too big or small and help is available if you’re unsure of the process. If you are part of a local voluntary or community sector organisations and you have an idea then please get in touch. It could be the start of something great.”

The grant scheme opens for bids on September 25 and closes November 10 for delivery to take place from April 2018.

There will also be three rounds of the smaller Stronger Communities grants (up to £500) available for groups to bid for in 2018.

For more information, call 01527 534136 or email ann.dallison@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.