The Foundation, which helps local people, businesses and charitable trusts to invest in their local communities, has recently set up funds of nearly £4 million for the benefit of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Hampshire and the IOW.

They distribute thousands of pounds of small grants to support small voluntary and community groups helping the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our local communities. Groups only need to complete a short Expression of Interest form, telling about their project and its total cost - no other documents are required at this initial stage.

Go to the Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation website to see if you might qualify for a small local grant: www.hantscf.org.uk or email HIWCF at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .