Voluntary organisations, community groups and sports clubs across North Somerset can once again apply to the Physical Activity Fund for up to £2,000 to support projects that will increase activity levels for residents. 

In the past Nailsea Cricket Club has benefited from this fund.

Applications for round three of the funding are open now until Friday, July 25. 

The fund is available for community projects that can deliver the outcomes and actions of the physical activity strategy for North Somerset which can be found on the Better Health website here www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/get-active-strategy 

The aim is to see more residents and communities having the opportunity to be physically active, whether that’s through everyday activity or participating in sports, fitness groups or exercise classes. 

The fund has a particular focus on supporting those who face the biggest barriers in becoming more active.

This includes those with a disability or living with a long-term health condition, those from ethnically diverse communities, specific socio-economic groups and women.  

In the last round of funding recipients included Clevedon Pickle Ball Project, our cricket club and The British Bangladeshi Association.  

North Somerset Council cabinet member for health Jenna Ho Marris is the Green Party ward councillor for Pill.

She said: “We’re a council which empowers and cares about people.

“We want to help people have more years enjoying good health and wellbeing through participation in physical activity. “If you’re part of a sports clubs, community or physical activity group, please look at our website and get in touch for more information.