PROJECTS and charitable organisations supporting LGBTQ+ communities in Dorset could receive funding courtesy of Bournemouth’s pride festival Bourne Free. Launched in November 2019, the Bourne Free Community Fund provides financial assistance to projects and organisations which support the local LGBT+ community. The fund, which had a start-up amount derived from previous donations, will be primarily funded by a percentage of proceeds from all Bourne Free events, as well as additional donations from external contributors. Local groups and organisations can apply for up to £1000 worth of funding to help continue their services during the current pandemic. Bourne Free Trustee Louise Clarke said: “We are absolutely delighted as a charity to be in a position where we can provide financial support to very worthy causes.