Groups in Dorset are to receive a £50,000 boost to improve the wellbeing of people in Dorset through nature, art and movement.
The year-long programme - Nature, Art and Wellbeing Community Fund - will open on January 17th and will provide grants to projects which tackle inequalities, enable groups to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of their local area and increase engagement with nature, art and movement.
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The fund particularly encourages projects which improve the wellbeing of people living with long term health conditions, learning disabilities, low mental health, long term unemployment, carer roles, accessing day opportunities, or who are from marginalised backgrounds.
Jo March, Arts Developments Company’s Art, Health and Wellbeing lead, said: “We hope this funding will give a boost to groups to continue delivering their valued support and activities within their local communities as we all recover from the effects of the pandemic.”
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