Community groups and organisations, particularly those supporting frontline services responding to the coronavirus pandemic, are being invited to apply for grants offered by Exmouth Town Council.

Exmouth Town Council operates a grant funding scheme to local community groups and organisations which are delivering projects and initiatives of direct benefit to the residents of Exmouth.

There is £10,000 available annually and grants of up to £1,500 are normally considered at meetings of the Council's Finance Committee in May, August, November and February each year.

During the current coronavirus crisis, the council is happy to consider grant applications on an urgent-needs basis from any local community group or organization which is working to assist the community.

It will consider financial support for any community organisation which is working to support the delivery of frontline services to those facing isolation or hardship.

The Chairman of the Council's Finance Committee, Councillor Alex Sadiq, said: "Supporting our local voluntary organisations is absolutely a key priority for us right now –