The Wight AID Foundation has granted £9,965 to Island charities in their latest round of grant applications.
Wight AID raises funds from Island companies, investors and individuals looking for an effective way to support our unique community and distributes to a range of charities and good causes on the Isle of Wight.
Thanks to recent donations, Wight Aid has been able to support a further 3 charities.
Blue Sea Protection have been granted £4,270 towards their project Save our Seas ‘Operation Seasweep’. The charity want to raise public awareness and destroy or recycle pollution in the seas. There hope is to stops nets ‘ghost fishing’ marine life around the Isle of Wight.
The Phoenix Project IOW have been granted £4,500 towards purchasing a Minibus. The Phoenix Project supports people over the age of 18 whose ability to live an independent and fulfilling life is restricted by a learning disability. The centre provides care which meets the social, emotional, psychological and medical needs of those with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
The Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support have been granted £1,195 towards purchasing new banners. The IW Prostate Cancer Support want to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the need for early diagnosis and treatment. Advising men over 50 of the need for a PSA blood test and promoting awareness with partners, families and friend. This is important as the Isle of Wight has the highest incidence rates in the country.
The trustees expect to make the next distribution of funds in November 2017, with a deadline for applications by the 31st October 2017.
More information about how to support Wight AID, and how to apply for a grant can be found on their website, www.wightaid.org.
