Derbyshire Funding Announcement
PRESS INFORMATION
11th July 2005
CASH FROM RUBBISH HELPS COMMUNITIES FLOURISH!
A total of 8 projects across Derbyshire have been boosted with £232,318 in the latest round of funding from the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme money of Waste Recycling Group Ltd, distributed by WREN.
The following projects have benefited:
Alfreton - Kings Community Centre Restoration - £50,000
Aston On Trent War Memorial Hall Upgrade - £50,000
The Bird Sanctuary on Pride Park in Derby Centre - £5,318
Gresley Methodist Church - £3,000
Monyash Playing Fields Revitalisation - £25,000
South Normanton - Community Campus - £50,000
Stonebroom - Sportsground Redevelopment - £25,000
Swadlincote - Woodville Garden of Remembrance - £24,000
The grants made under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (www.ltcs.org.uk) look to improve community life by enhancing existing facilities as well as providing new facilities, including play areas & village halls. In addition historic and religious buildings can also receive funding for restoration work.
Penny Beaumont, WREN Project Manager, explained: “Projects applying for grants from WREN are assessed by an individual panel of locally based experts in each county for their need, community benefit and support, sustainability and value for money.”
There are now just over two weeks to go until the closing date for applications (July 31st) for the 2005 Waste Recycling Group Village Hall & Community Centre Challenge which will see three communities each collecting £250,000 towards a refurbished or brand new village hall or community centre. Two runners-up will each receive £125,000.
Organisations and community groups requiring funding for community projects or information about the Waste Recycling Group Village Hall & Community Centre Challenge should visit www.wren.org.uk to assess their eligibility or contact Wren on 01953 717165.
For more information contact Penny Beaumont, Project Manager with Wren, on 01484 866857 or e-mail penny.beaumont@wren.org.uk