Posted on 7th Mar
Community and voluntary groups based in the parish of Warsop are being urged to apply for grants from a local funding initiative.
The RoLo Community Chest is a joint effort by the Big Warsop Partnership and the Rotary Club of Warsop and Shirebrook.
A total of £9,000 is available each year in grants of up to £500 and the Spring funding is due to be awarded in April. The deadline for applications is 31st March and applications can be made here or email [email protected]
Groups applying for funding should be registered charities or constituted (have a set of rules) or be working towards one – and be aiming to improve their community.
The community chest funding aims to help local groups achieve their aims and goals more successfully, and also share and celebrate achievements.
President of Warsop Rotary, Geoff Milnes, said: “This is an opportunity for local groups to get some well deserved financial support to help get them back on their feet as we come out of the Covid pandemic”.
Already the fund has helped many local community groups by responding to a range of requests for funding. These include:
- New tables and chairs were funded for The Shed and Warsop Youth and Community.
- Meden School Eco Warriors had funding to buy new recycling bins.
- Sherwood Street School received funding towards equipment for their new nurture unit.
- The Oaklands Centre received funding towards a Christmas Day meal for lonely people.
- Friends of Warsop Vale was given funding for new outdoor toys for events.
- Warsop Brownies and Guides were helped with travel expenses to events.
- Market Warsop Players bought new props and costumes for a Christmas pantomime thanks to funding.
- A project to get a water supply to Welbeck Allotments Association.
- New climbing equipment and safety gear for 1208 (Warsop) Squadron Air Cadets.
- A new football kit, equipment, and room hire for Market Warsop Football Club under-7s.
- Warsop Judo Club received funding for a new scoreboard and medals.
- Meden Vale Playscheme received funding for a pantomime trip.
- Hetts Lane Holiday club received funding for a party.
- Volunteer support costs for a work placement at Hetty’s.
- An events shelter, table and chairs for the Friends of Warsop Vale.
- New equipment and uniforms from Warsop TaeKwonDo.
