Essex Funding Announcement
PRESS INFORMATION
30 June 2005
CASH FROM RUBBISH HELPS COMMUNITIES FLOURISH!
A total of 6 projects across Essex have been boosted with £215,280 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:
Aveley – Usk Road open space improvements £50,000
Chadwell - St Mary’s Hall £24,850
Chafford Hundred Visitor Centre £40,000
Shenfield Community Meadow £12,000
South Ockenden Recreation Ground £48,000
Thurrock – Davy Down Park £40,430
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.
Sue Sheppard, Project Manager with Wren, explained: “Projects applying for grants from Wren are assessed by an individual panel of locally based experts in each county for their suitability, sustainability and community benefit and the Landfill Tax money of Waste Recycling Group has, since 1997, boosted over 3000 individual projects across the UK with well over £80 million in funding.”
There are now just four weeks to go until the closing date for applications (July 31st) for the 2005 Waste Recycling Group Village Hall & Community Hall 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 beneficial projects or information about the Waste Recycling Group Village Hall & Community Hall Challenge should visit www.wren.org.uk to assess their eligibility or contact Wren on 01953 717165.
For more information contact Sue Sheppard, Project Manager with Wren, on 01277 621556 or e-mail sue.Sheppard@wren.org.uk