Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being thanked for their generous donations to the pilot Community Contribution Fund which has generated almost £23,000 since its launch in March.

The B&NES Community Contribution Fund is administered by B&NES Council but is not used to supplement Council services. Every penny contributed will go to fund local projects.

Charities, community and voluntary groups will be able to submit grant applications to the fund from this Autumn for projects that help reduce inequalities in the district.

Councillor Richard Samuel, Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Economic Development and Resources, said: “We are delighted with the positive response to this pilot and residents’ willingness to help fund local projects that improve people’s lives and support those who are most disadvantaged.

The fund is still open and is an easy way in which people can help the vital work our local charities, voluntary groups and communities do.”

Contributions are separate to residents’ Council Tax contributions.