SMALL organisations and charities within 15 miles of Ludlow stand to benefit from grants of up to £500 as Ludlow Rotary Club launches its fourth annual ‘Ludlow Rotary Cares’ project.

Over the last three years, the Rotary Club of Ludlow has been able to invest some £17,000 in a range of local community projects through the initiative ‘Ludlow Rotary Cares’.

This year, following another very successful Ludlow Dog Day event at Stokesay Court in July, the Club is looking to invest again in the community.

‘Ludlow Rotary Cares’ is the name the Club has given to a scheme aimed at encouraging funding applications from charities and other organisations supporting community life in and around Ludlow which could benefit from a modest grant of up to £500.

The Rotary Club is open minded about the types of activities it will support so long as the project or programme responds to a community need in or within 15 miles of Ludlow and meets the Rotary Club’s criteria on the giving of grants.

But the Club will need to understand what the money will be used for, who will benefit from it and how much difference it will make.

Those organisations shortlisted for an award will be invited to an evening event at the Ludlow Mascall Centre on October 30 at which they will be asked to explain their project for a few minutes to a small panel.

There will also be an opportunity to meet other applicants as well as members of the Rotary Club. Cheques will be handed out very soon afterwards!

For those interested, further information can be found on the website www.ludlowrotaryclub.org.uk which includes details of the criteria that will be applied and a simple application form. Organisations which meet the criteria will need to get their applications in September 30.