A total of £9,000 in grant funding has been awarded to community organisations by Teignmouth Town Council.

Teignmouth Folk Festival, Citizens Advice Bureau, Friends of the River Teign, DTC Youth Theatre (for Teign Stage Stars), Friends of OLSP and Teignmouth Carnival are all receiving funding.

The grants aim to support valued local services, youth opportunities, environmental activities, schools, and events that bring people into the town.

The chosen recipients ticked all those boxes.

Any local charities and community groups who would like to apply for a grant from Teignmouth Town Council are encouraged to visit the council’s website for further information, eligibility details and application forms.

All applications will be discussed by the council’s Finance Committee; its next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21