Chance to share in a pot of cash

COMMUNITY groups across Oldham are being urged to apply for a share of a £2 million fund.

The Community First Neighbourhood Matched Fund has already given £1.2 million to projects across the county in the last two years. Oldham groups have so far shared £46,632, with almost £90,000 still available to applicants.

Grants must be matched by the same amount from the group, which can be in-kind help or volunteering.

Groups can ask for up to £2,500.

The Government fud was launched two years ago offer help with small local projects in deprived areas.

Visit www.cdf.org.uk/neighbourhoodmatchedfund to find out more.