Local Groups get Grants
09 April, 2008
Photo shows members of bramcote Netball Club receiving their Grant cheque from Cllr brian Wombwell.Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Brian Wombwell presented cheques to groups from the Borough of Broxtowe that have been successful in securing funds this year from the Broxtowe Action Fund (BAF).
Funding has been given for a wide range of projects ranging from purchasing new sports equipment to setting up a toy library.
The Broxtowe Action Fund provides grants of up to £2,000 to a diverse range of non-profit making organisations for projects that promote and benefit the well being of Broxtowe Borough.
Five partners contribute to the fund including Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County tPCT, The Boots Company, The Co-operative Group and Nottinghamshire County Council. All the organisations are members of the Broxtowe Partnership.
A range of groups from all areas of the Borough have received grants and they will provide schemes that benefit the whole community. Groups to receive this year’s awards include:
• Beeston Community Conservation Volunteers (BCCV) - Start Up - £500
• Civil Service Pensioner’s Alliance (Chilwell & District Group) - Upgrading Kitchen Facilities - £100
• Bramcote Netball Club - Set Up - £490
• Trowell St Helens’ Community Luncheon Club - Chairs - £200
• Stapleford Bureau – Advice and Information at Dance Events - £510
• Coffee Stop - Community Toy Library, Wm. Lilley School, Stapleford - £400
• Inham Nook Allotment and Gardeners Association - Shelter to Jubilee Meadow - £500
• Inham Short Mat Bowls Club - To Purchase a New Mat - £500
• Inham Nook Kids Club - Provision of New Equipment - £300
• We Are One – Community Event in Beeston - £700
• Stapleford Get Away Club – Resources and Equipment - £500
For further information on the Broxtowe Action Fund contact the Community Development Team at Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3395 or visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk
By editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk.
