ISLE of Wight organisations are being offered grants of up to £3,000 to help deliver initiatives that support families, children and young people living on the Island.

See below for how to apply

The Early Help Community Capacity Building Grant is available to local groups, clubs and enterprises through the Isle of Wight Council’s Supporting Families Programme.

Funding is intended to help providers organise activities, clubs or groups for families, parents/carers and/or young people up to the age of 19 (up to 25 with specified additional needs).

Grants could be used to set up and run schemes like parental, baby or toddler groups, teenage groups, family-based groups, mental health and welcoming hubs, peer support groups, outreach support and community-led groups and activities.

The grant application opens today (Wednesday), and organisations are encouraged to apply by November 28.

Cllr Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for children's services, education and skills, said: "The support to a variety of Island communities that we’ve been able to provide through our previous grants to local groups has been life-changing for some.

"They’ve helped to provide a great range of activities for Island families, including art groups and mental health hubs. This funding will help to provide even more activities to support Island families.

"I’d like to thank all those groups who’ve worked with us through this grant already and hope even more will get involved through this new funding.”

To find out more or apply for the grant, visit the council website HERE.