The Jim Laker Fund was set up in 1997 following Jim’s early death the previous year.  He was the Managing Director of Exmoor Ales and inspiration behind WestFest, Wiveliscombe’s beer and music festival.  Friends and business colleagues set up the fund in his memory to continue the tradition of support for local community organisations in need of help.  Small grants of up to £500, interest free loans and grants against loss are available from the fund, as well as practical support and advice.

Up to the present day, JLF has raised in excess of £60,000 for local causes.  All money raised by the JLF is put back into the community through application to the Jim Laker Fund.

The application form and further information can be found on the Jim Laker Fund website here.