Coronavirus Information
COVID-19 Statement
Due to the national lockdown, Kidderminster Town Council offices based in the Town Hall are currently closed to members of the public. However, officers can be contacted the following ways.
- Town Clerk – 01562 732680 – townclerk@kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk
- Mayor’s Office and general Town Council enquiries – 01562 732681 –office@kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk
Normal office opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm respectively. For all Town Hall enquiries, bookings and weddings requirements, please contact townhallinfo@kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk
We look forward to welcoming you all back soon.
– Town Clerk
Helpful Links & Support
Below are links to a selection of organisations that provide grants to community groups struggling throughout the Coronavirus crisis. There is also a selection of organisations that can help with individuals who may have fallen on financially hard times due to COVID-19. In order to apply, you must follow the link through to the organisation.
BUSINESSES ADVICE & SUPPORT
For Government advice and support for businesses – Visit Gov Business Support
PUBLIC ADVICE & SUPPORT
For the latest Government advice and support for the Public – Visit GOV UK
Community Support & Grants
#YouAreNotAlone Domestic Abuse Support
The Home Office’s #YouAreNotAlone domestic abuse campaign aims to raise awareness that if anyone is at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse, they are still able to leave and seek support. Even in lock down.
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is free to call 24/7 on 0808 2000 247
Find out more: gov.uk/domestic-abuse
Worcestershire Community Foundation
Supporting Charities and Volunteer Organisations across the country. Formed in 2003, Worcestershire Community Foundation work to link donor funds – from individuals, families, trusts, companies and government – to Worcestershire’s diverse network of local groups
Worcestershire County Council Updates
Wyre Forest District Council Updates
Cooperative
Offering a range of grants designed for helping communities come together and supporting mental and physical health. To be accepted you must have a project in mind that will benefit your local community. Many applications are from charities or local community groups, but as long as your organisation isn’t run for private profit you can apply.
The National Lottery
Currently prioritizing applications from people and communities affected by COVID-19, such as Organisations supporting people who are at high risk from COVID-19, Organisations supporting communities most likely to face increased demand and challenges as a direct result of COVID-19 or with high potential to support communities with the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19
TESCO - Bags of Help
Bags of Help is a local community grant scheme where the money raised by the carrier bag charge in Tesco stores is being used to fund thousands of community projects. The projects must meet the criteria of bringing benefits to the community. Grants of up to £2,000 are available.
Greggs Foundation
The Local Community Projects Fund makes grants of up to £2,000 to help organisations based in local communities to deliver activities that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to. Organisations are able to apply once per calendar year. Currently applications for this grant are closed, however Greggs may reopen them soon.
Open4Funding
Empowering charities, voluntary organisations and other third sector groups searching for Government, Lottery and charitable trust funding. The portal provides comprehensive coverage of all available funding opportunities, including European Union, national Government programmes, regional schemes and local initiatives.
