Funding support for local groups
Local groups can apply to Torbay Council for grants to support their heritage project.
Groups can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support the delivery of activities, and up to £7,000 for capital investments, such as signage and physical improvements to spaces.
The scheme is made possible after Torbay Council secured just under £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This round of Local Heritage Grants invites groups to think creatively about how to engage with residents and celebrate Torbay’s connections with iconic writers, artists, and musicians. This can be done through conservation, commemoration, trails, plaques, and other creative responses, and examples of potential projects include heritage walking trails, digital enhancement at existing heritage sites and commemorative installations or events.
To find out more, visit the local heritage grant scheme webpage. The closing date for the first round of grant applications is Thursday 30 April at 5pm.
Latest Healthwatch quarterly impact and activity report published
Healthwatch has published its latest quarterly impact and activity report, which brings together what people have told them about health and social care services, how they have engaged with communities, and the impact this insight is having on services and decision-makers.
Key points from the report include feedback from 325 people who shared their experiences of health and care services; how Healthwatch supported 238 people through its contact centre and referred 106 complaints and serious concerns to the appropriate organisations.
Learn more about fostering in Torbay
Are you interested in becoming a foster carer? Torbay Council is running events in February for people to find our more. Its fostering team will be at:
- Saturday 28 February from 11am to 1pm – Acorn Youth Community and Sports Centre, Lummaton Cross, Torquay, TQ2 8ET
The council is also looking for short breaks foster carers in Torbay, as well as respite or stay over fostering. If you foster in Torbay, you will get access to mentoring, support and training; a dedicated social worker; access to a support network, including the local Foster Carers’ Forum; events for you and your family throughout the year including the Train of Lights, free beach hut access and other benefits such as free passes for Paignton Zoo and free tickets for home games at Torquay United. If you can’t attend but are interested in fostering, please call 01803 207845, email fostering@torbay.gov.uk or visit www.torbay.gov.uk/fostering