Voluntary groups in Woolton
are being urged to apply to a special grant fund which aims to improve
recreational and educational opportunities in the area.
The Woolton Educational and
Recreational Charity was set up following the sale of the Woolton Village Club
in 2000. The club was sold for £300,000 and the charity uses the interest on
the proceeds of the sale to fund local projects aimed at improving the quality
of life for everyone.
Last year a host of great
causes local to the Woolton area benefited from the charity.
These included the 3rd Allerton Scouts which received £1,000 to buy archery equipment, the Woolton Air Cadets which was given £1,050 for first aid equipment and the Friends of Reynolds Park, which was given £1,800 to buy children’s play equipment.
This year it is anticipated
that the charity will have about £13,000 available to invest in projects from
local groups.
Local groups and organisations have until Tuesday 28 February to submit a bid for funding. Applications forms are available from Robin Thomaides, Liverpool City Council, Cunard Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DS. Telephone 0151 233 0470. Email – robin.thomaides@liverpool.gov.uk
Richard Lindsey, the 3rd
Allerton Scouts Cub Scout Leader said: “The awards we have received
really do make a long-term difference to our activities.”
Cllr
Malcolm Kelly, chair of The Woolton Educational and Recreational Charity, said: “The village hall was gifted to the people of the
village by William Dodge James in 1896.
“Since
its sale, we have used the proceeds to invest in the local community and
support many fantastic initiatives from local groups.
“The application process is open to anyone in
the Woolton area who wants to use the funding to help improve recreation and
education in the area. We look forward to receiving your bids.”
