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Islanders Invited To Nominate Local Charities For £1,000 Grant

For the fourth year running, Benefact Group is giving away more than £1million to charities with the return of its Movement for Good Awards. 

From today (Friday), people on the Isle of Wight can nominate a cause close to their hearts for a potential £1,000 award to help make a difference.

Since the initiative began in 2019, almost 1,000 Isle of Wight residents have nominated causes they care about, leading to the Movement for Good Awards gifting £3,000 to charities across the county.

Brains Trust, Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau and Wight DASH have been amongst the beneficiaries, following overwhelming public support.

Anyone can nominate a registered charity at any time for the chance to receive £1,000.

The first 250 winners will be announced in June, with a further 250 announced in September. Winners will be drawn at random and the more times a charity is nominated the more chance it has of being selected.

Nominations and further information on the awards can be found online.

Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group, said:

“We’re delighted to announce the launch of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards for the fourth year running. 

"Our Movement for Good Awards will continue to help charities change lives for the better and we know that for many charities, £1,000 can make a real difference.” 

A further 120 grants will be given away in December and £500,000 will also be given in larger grants later this year.

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