Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire can now apply for grants of £1,000 to £5,000 through the Community Power Research Engagement Network Small Grants Fund.

The fund aims to support local organisations with trusted community relationships to help people learn more about health and care research, share their views, and access opportunities to take part in National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded studies.

Funding can be used to deliver activities that increase understanding of health and care research, create conversations about what research means to local people, gather community views and experiences to help shape future research.

The fund is open to not-for-profit VCFSE organisations working with communities in Herefordshire and/or Worcestershire. For local organisations looking to strengthen community voices, improve access to research and contribute to better health outcomes, this funding offers an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

Grant applications close on September 14. More information and application details are available via Community Power.