GRANTS have helped relieve the financial struggles of thousands of Stratford residents.
The Relief in Need Charity, part of the Municipal Charities of Stratford, has awarded £27,240 in grants during 2025-26 to 12 local organisations that provide vital assistance to people experiencing financial hardship.
The cash has been shared between Citizens Advice South Warwickshire, Stratford Youth Collective, which supports young people, the Holy Trinity Nursing Project, Babybank, Welcome Here, Stepping Stones, Stratford Street Pastors, the Friendship Project, Time 4 Hope, Escape Arts, Entrust Care Partnership and WRAP.
The funding has helped improve the lives of 2,039 residents.
Chair of the Relief in Need Committee, Gill Perkins, said: “We are delighted that the charity was able to distribute £27,240 to local organisations making a real difference in our community. Their work provides practical support, opportunities and hope to those facing difficult circumstances.”
The charity has continued this momentum into the current year, awarding a further £29,240 in grants since April 2026.
