Train operator CrossCountry which serves Totnes has announced the launch of a new Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) to support community initiatives across the CrossCountry network.

A total of £167,095 has been made available throughout the year for community projects that deliver tangible social and environmental benefits.

Jessica Lockwood, CrossCountry’s Environment and Sustainability Manager, said:“We’re excited to launch the refreshed Customer and Communities Improvement Fund and can’t wait to see what applications come in from communities across the country.

“We’d be delighted to hear from projects and groups looking to improve the communities served by the CrossCountry network, especially with an emphasis on social value and sustainability.”

Since April 1 2022, the Customer and Communities Improvement Fund has supported 16 different initiatives across the country, to a total value of £400,000.

The current funding window is open until Friday August 23.

To find out more and to apply to the Fund, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2s3tnt2j