“Unacceptable” and “must do better” as Preston records highest rough sleeper count since records beganTo apply, applicants must fill in a form and the six shortlisted groups will be invited to pitch their community project at the Soup Dragon’s Den event.The winning project, decided with a vote from local residents, will receive £1,000 in funding and the five other groups will receive up to £200 from the Community Investment Fund.
“Local residents and supporters of the projects are invited to attend the pitches and vote for their favourite one. We also serve soup and crumble, which always goes down a treat. Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.