The Board introduced a quarterly grant last June to replace Carrier Bag Money payments.
Each quarter the Board awards £250 to a local group nominated by the community.
The first grants were received by these Local Groups. Click on the images to enlarge.
Catton Village Hall
Catton village Hall put their grant towards a project to upgrade their facilities.
Works were completed during lockdown and the hall now has an accessible toilet.
Allendale Junior Football Club
We contributed to the Club’s successful “Crowdfunder” to raise the money that would usually come from their Summer Fete.
Thornley Lease’s Residents’ Fund
Thornley Lease’s Residents’ Fund put their grant towards a Marquee.
The December and March grants were both awarded at our March meeting, they went to Allendale Youth Ambition, and Higher Ground, Allendale.
Allendale Youth Ambition
Allendale Youth Ambition are refurbishing their premises and this money will help buy flooring for the kitchen. They offer a variety of activities for young people aged 9-17.
Find out more at http://www.allendaleyouth.org.uk
Higher Ground Allendale
Higher Ground Allendale is a social enterprise that seeks to improve mental health and wellbeing through gardening. The grant will help with running costs this year.
Find out more at http://www.higher-ground.org.uk
Volunteers back on site 2020
Friday Team December 2020
June 2020
Saturday Team December 2020