Isle of Wight bus firm Southern Vectis launches community fund scheme

Southern Vectis has launched its latest Community Fund, offering support to groups and good causes. <i>(Image: Southern Vectis)</i>
Southern Vectis has launched its latest Community Fund, offering support to groups and good causes. (Image: Southern Vectis)
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Isle of Wight bus company Southern Vectis has launched its latest community fund, offering support to groups and good causes.

The scheme, now open for applications, provides funding, marketing assistance, free travel, and even bus use for events.

It is open to charities, schools, sports teams, and community organisations across the Isle of Wight.

Richard Tyldsley, general manager at Southern Vectis, said: "At Southern Vectis, we're proud to play an important role in the communities we serve.

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"As well as providing award-winning bus services across the Island, we are committed to supporting organisations and individuals who work tirelessly to make a positive difference to local people."

This November, £750 is available to share between one or more successful applicants, alongside other forms of in-kind support.

Mr Tyldsley said: "Whether the support needed is large or small, we encourage anyone with a worthwhile cause to apply."

Applications are open throughout November, with winners to be announced in December.

Past recipients include the RSPCA, Sunshine Hospital Radio, and Isle Imagine.

Applications can be submitted via the Southern Vectis website.

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