COMMUNITY groups have pitched their way to receive funding for health and wellbeing.

A total of 13 projects in Radcliffe will benefit from grants of up to £1,000 after finding success at the latest Pitch event.

Vulnerable pregnant ladies and their babies, the socially isolated, people living with dementia and carers are among those who will receive support thanks to the extra funding.

Each of the 13 groups appealed for a portion of Bury Council's Community Fund at a Pitch event held at Radcliffe United Reformed Church, with the aim of accruing the most public votes.

Leader of Bury Council, Cllr Rishi Shori, said: "It was a pleasure to be at the Radcliffe Pitch event and hear from so many local groups about the work they are doing to improve the neighbourhood.

"With their hard work and dedication, they are truly a credit to the community, and I wish them every success in bringing their projects to fruition."

Winners included Baby Basics Bolton & Bury, who won £1,000 to help pregnant ladies, their babies and professionals in Radcliffe to collect surplus baby items.

Redbank Tenants and Residents Association also found success, winning £1,000 to help with their Lunch and Learn sessions.

These meetings provide a space for some of the community's most vulnerable to get involved in flower arranging, cake decorating, iPad training and more, as well as helping to build social networks.

Other groups to benefit include SpeakEasy, who help people with aphasia - a language disorder resulting from damage to the brain - to develop skills, and Corrie Gardeners, who purchase garden tools for residents to take part in community growing.

Trinity Baptist Church's Luncheon Club, Early Break and Making Space also received £1,000 each, the latter to help develop a DEEP group in Bury (Dementia Engagement Empowerment Project).

A total of £923 went to Bloco Ashê Bury Community Samba Group who are celebrating their 10th anniversary.

The Woodies received £920 to purchase wood turning equipment, for their community group to make items.

ADAB received £2,000 from Bury Council for its 'No More I Can' group supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic men and women, and 'Love for All' group, raising awareness of hate crime.

Vulnerable children and families affected by parental substance misuse will also be given additional support after Holding Families were given £500 for family celebration days.

The final £985 went to Enterprising Youth CIC's Coach to Calm project, which prepares young people and their families to manage life events and everyday situations.