Community groups receive University funding for projects
Community activities ranging from arts and crafts sessions to outdoor excursions have been supported by Loughborough University’s Community Donations Fund.
John Storer House receiving their donation
The University has supported local groups and organisations through its Special Projects Fund and Open Fund in the latest round of community donations.
John Storer House and Thorpe Acre Residents Association each received £15,000 through the Special Projects Fund, which is designed to support projects that are ‘one off’ in nature.
The funding for John Storer House will help to improve and modernise their lift service to ensure visitors using the building can access and use the lift with ease.
Thorpe Acre Residents Association will use the funding to purchase and create a new community hub in Thorpe Acre which will be accessible to all local residents.
A wide range of community groups were also presented with cheques through the University’s Open Fund. For the first time there were two rounds for this fund, with 11 community groups awarded funding worth £6,000 back in November.
The groups and projects receiving support included:
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10th Loughborough Guides |
Funding for Guide trip in Long Whatton that take places every five years |
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Hind Leys College |
Funding for mentoring and outdoor therapy programme |
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Charnwood Arts |
Funding to create an animal based arts trail around Queens Park for this year’s Picnic in the Park |
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Changes |
Resources for arts and crafts sessions |
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Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland |
Funding to update wheelchairs and wheelchair restraints in minibus |
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Rawlins Under 5’s Playgroup |
Funding to refurbish outdoor space and make it a stimulating place for children to play |
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7th Loughborough Emmanuel Scout Group |
Purchase four new tents to replace broken and aged equipment |
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Forest Road Green Belt Gardeners |
Develop Loughborough’s fruit trail by planting fruit trees and extending the planting of crocus bulbs along footpaths |
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Three Close Tenants Association |
Funding for community trip to the coast |
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Minnie’s Friends |
Purchase a laptop with Microsoft Office loaded for training sessions |
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Bangladesh Social Association |
Run creative arts sessions |
The community groups receiving awards were presented with their cheques by the University’s Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor. The event took place at John Storer House.
Richard Taylor said: “We are thrilled to be supporting some fantastic voluntary and community groups across Charnwood for another year running. We wish everyone the greatest success with their upcoming projects and ventures.”
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