A number of local charities and groups are to benefit from thousands of pounds as part of a £76m package.

The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, will continue to make awards from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund  throughout December and January.

More than 800 organisations have been awarded the money.

This includes the Blackburn Youth Zone (£76,000), Bacup Family Centre Ltd (£69,999), Hyndburn Food Pantry - £38,500, Age Concern Lancashire (£43,112) and Burnley Enterprise of Sport and Training CIC (£46,7000).

Minister for Civil Society, Stuart Andrew, said: “Charities and community organisations are on the frontline helping the most vulnerable in society, and we are allocating £100 million in recognition that they are struggling too, as demand and costs both increase.  

“Over 800 charities have already been awarded these significant grants, meaning they can continue to help those in need and we will continue to roll out funding at pace.”

Grants worth between £10,000 and £75,000 are being allocated to cover project and core costs, including for premise rent, utilities, staff and volunteers.

David Knott, chief executive at The National Lottery Community Fund, said:“We’re proud to be distributing Government funding to enable frontline projects in England to support communities facing the impact of the rising cost of living.

"From the provision of food, shelter and safe spaces, to financial or housing advice, over 800 awards have already been made to critical services that will strengthen communities and improve lives at a challenging time.”

Lancashire Telegraph:

The list of recipients locally are as follows:

  • Age UK Lancashire - £43,112
  • Bacup Family Centre Ltd- £69,999
  • The Bacup Consortium Trust - £73,915
  • Burnley Enterprise of Sport & Training CIC - £46,700
  • Blackburn Youth Zone - £75,000
  • Nightsafe Limited - £38,500
  • Chorley Youth Zone - £71,300
  • Curry on the Street - £54,132
  • Hyndburn Food Pantry - £38,500
  • Lancashire Women - £48,000
  • Maundy Relief - £62,434