COMMUNITY groups in Wales have just over two weeks left to apply for a grant to help local people look after their hearts.

National charity, Heart Research UK, is urging groups to submit applications for the Heart Research UK and Subway Healthy Heart Grant, as the deadline of 10th June is looming. Up to £10,000 is available for community groups in Wales, thanks to a partnership between Heart Research UK and Subway. Money for the grant has been raised through in-store funding in Subway stores across the region.

Funding is for original, innovative projects that promote heart health and reduce the risk of developing heart disease in the community. Projects can address a variety of issues such as healthy eating, physical activity and smoking cessation; as long as the key focus remains on heart health.  

Barbara Harpham, National Director at Heart Research UK, says: “The aim of our partnership with the Subway brand is to encourage people to make good healthy choices and give practical help. This grant will help even more people learn how to look after their heart health and lead healthier, happier, longer lives. It’s great that so many customers and staff at Subway stores have raised the money to get this up and running.. Thanks to everyone who has made these grants possible and this is your last chance so apply now.”

Manaaz Akhtar, Regional Marketing Director for the Subway brand, says: “The Subway brand is delighted that through our partnership with Heart Research UK this funding is now available. Subway stores in the region have enjoyed fundraising and, combined with money generously donated by our customers in store, we’re proud to be able to offer this grant in Wales.

“We have worked hard to spread the healthy heart message through Subway stores and to be able to take this to the next level by supporting community projects that also place heart health at the top of their agenda, is wonderful.  We really appreciate the fact that this initiative reaches out to people from all walks of life, in all manner of ways, to help improve lifestyles and educate people on keeping their hearts healthy.”

To find out more about the breakdown of regions and to apply for the HRUK and Subway Healthy Heart Grant, visit:

heartresearch.org.uk/community-grants/apply-hruk-and-subway%C2%AE-healthy-heart-grants  

The deadline for applying is 10 June 2016.