Residents and organisations are invited to take part in the chance to win up to £500 to make good things happen in their community. The Radstock and Westfield Big Local Dragons’ Den 6 will take place on Friday, 20th April in Victoria Hall, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a free buffet created by the SWALLOW charity and entertainment whilst the votes are being counted.
A panel of friendly dragons, including Journal Editor, Becky Brooks, will be asking questions about the application on the night, with the audience having the final say.
For those who are interested in applying, but do not know how to go about it, Big Local, who are charged with distributing lottery money for the area, are happy to help applicants prepare their ideas and advise on other ways to raise funds and increase impact.
The Dragons’ Den is designed to enable individuals and organisations to receive money to carry out projects that are believed to benefit and improve the communities of Radstock and Westfield, which include Writhlington, Clandown, Tyning and Haydon.
Importantly, it’s the residents themselves who will decide which projects are their priorities. Big Local believe that from small acorns, grand oak trees will grow, creating opportunities to inspire, engage, stimulate and entertain local residents. Fifty projects have been supported so far.
The guidance notes and application form can be found online: radstockwestfield.org.uk/dragons-den-application-process-now-open/