Organisations across the city are being invited to apply for a grant from the Mayor’s Hope Fund – a charity set up to combat poverty in the region.

More than £170,000 has been donated to over 65 associations since the scheme was first launched in January 2014.

The original Mayor’s Hope Fund benefited a number of organisations across the city including Progressive Lifestyles, Walton Village Residents’ Association and Centre 56, who provide food to children who are victims of domestic abuse.

With the latest round of funding, the charity wants to support organisations that help relieve poverty and give them the chance to help even more of the cities disadvantaged people.

Grants of up to £3,000 are available and funding can be used for a number of activities, with applications encouraged from organisations that can work together and share resources.

Liverpool Mayor, Joe Anderson says : “The cuts we have seen in welfare spending have had a devastating effect on people who already live in poverty, and we know that there is even worse to come.

“The Mayor’s Hope Fund is our way of supporting those who are suffering most, enabling the organisations that support them to expand the fantastic services they provide.”

Applications can be made by noon on 10 November at : www.themayorshopefund.org.uk

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