This fund, created from weekly car boot sale proceeds, supports projects benefiting residents within a 6.67-mile radius of Dorchester Market and within the Dorset Council boundary.
In 2024, more than £12,000 was distributed to various organisations, including sports clubs, youth initiatives, disability support projects, and schemes addressing social isolation.
Councillor Molly Rennie, chair of the Dorchester Market Car Boot Grant Panel, said: “It was wonderful to award over £12,000 to these local organisations.
“We recognise the hard work that they do to make lives better for others.
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“Thank you to those who hire pitches at the car boot sale in Dorchester.
“Please continue to come to the Sunday car boot sale to buy and sell.
“Get a great bargain and help others at the same time.”
Grants of up to £1,000 are available.
The application deadline is midnight on Friday, October 31, with decisions made in November.
Successful applicants will be notified before the Christmas break and invited to a celebration event in 2026 to share updates on their projects.
Application forms and guidance can be found on the Dorset Council website, with hard copies available for collection at Dorchester Town Council.
