A project bringing a trishaw to Bridport has received thousands of pounds.

Cycling Without Age in Bridport has been awarded £5,000 from Dorset Council's Community and Culture Project Fund.

The charity wants to use the trishaw to offer the elderly and disabled an opportunity to get out and about on the trishaws, which will be piloted by local volunteers and offer trips around the town.

Launched in April this year, the Community and Culture Project Fund offers grants between £1,000 and £5,000 for arts, museums, heritage, community, physical and play activities to make a difference to people living in Dorset's communities.

Councillor Jill Haynes, Dorset Council portfolio holder for customer and community services, said: "I'm very pleased the council can offer these small grants, despite continued pressure on our budgets.

"We've chosen to give these projects a boost because we recognise they will make a real difference to communities in Dorset and help the council meet the priorities that have been set out Dorset Council plan 2020-2024."

The second round of the Community and Culture Project Fund will open on November 1 and £65,000 will be up for grabs.

Applicants can email [email protected] if they wish to discuss eligibility.

Find more information, visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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