ORGANISATIONS in Okehampton are being encouraged to apply for grant aid after a month of no applications.

At the beginning of this financial year, the council allocated £12,000 to be distributed to organisations and charities benefitting the community.

Councillors regularly review grant applications, and make a conscientious effort to spread the money as fairly and wisely as possible. The maximum donation is capped at £500.

At the council's policy and resources committee meeting last week there were no applications to review.

Committee chair Cllr Terry Cummings said it was 'unusual to see a month without one application'.

Organisations both big and small can apply, with the idea that the money supports as many people in Okehampton as possible.

If you feel your organisation could benefit from the council's grant aid scheme, contact the town hall on 01837 53179.