A new £25,000 grants scheme has been launched to go towards County Durham projects that help people through the cost of living crisis this winter.
Affordable housing provider believe housing has temporarily closed its community grants scheme. Instead, the money will go directly to local projects as part of the new Keep Warm, Keep Well fund.
Not-for-profit groups in County Durham can apply for £500 towards new initiatives, or to sustain existing activities, that will support people this winter. Damian Pearson, from the Community Investment Team at believe housing, said: "We know times are tough, and people will feel that even more when the cold weather bites.
