Posted on 12th Oct
More than £50,000 is to be shared among nine Nottinghamshire organisations to help them deliver community-boosting initiatives in their neighbourhoods.
They will receive £51,387 in total via Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund, which enables groups and good causes to access money to deliver key projects.
The LCF is a four-year scheme which gives organisations an opportunity to apply for capital grants of up to £20,000 to make improvements to facilities that support community access and boost health and wellbeing.
In addition to capital grants, groups can apply for a small revenue grant worth up to £5,000 to help projects with running costs – such as providing transport or food for projects.
Coun John Cottee, cabinet member for Communities, said: “Since its launch 12 months ago, the Local Communities Fund has made life so much easier for groups and organisations to access support to continue their work to encourage healthy and thriving communities.
“Community groups and charities provide a crucial lifeline to people of all ages in their neighbourhoods, and I am delighted the latest round of LCF funding will once again be awarded to causes that have demonstrated they are helping people to live healthier and more independent lives – as well as keeping children, vulnerable people and communities safe.
“I would encourage any group, charity or sports clubs looking to make a difference in their communities, particularly for more vulnerable residents, to get in touch with us or their local county councillor at the earliest opportunity.”
Five groups who will share £45,387 of LCF capital grants include:
- Edwinstowe Parish Council – £20,000 – to concrete the wooden section of the village skate park;
- Halam Parish Council – £5,787 – to cover the costs of the artwork and installation of two new gateway signs for the village;
- St Peter’s Church Centre, Mansfield – £5,000 – for the partial renovation of a room – including floor repairs, decorating the walls and ceiling and adding new curtains – and stairs to improve access and usage.
An additional £6,000 has been earmarked for four groups that have applied for a small revenue grant (£5,000 or less). They include Clipstone Miners’ Welfare Community Trust, which received £1,500 towards the costs of volunteer expenses and day trips as part of an initiative to provide safe activities for local young people.
The latest round of LCF funding means the county council has delivered £1.6m in capital and revenue grants to community groups and charities since the scheme was rolled out nearly a year ago.
For more information about LCF, go to The Local Communities Fund (LCF) | Nottinghamshire County Council
