Over £80,000 awarded to community projects across Charnwood

The projects that have received funding in the latest round of Charnwood Community Grants include a food bank, a sensory garden project, and a youth theatre.

Community projects across Charnwood have received funding through  Charnwood Community Grants.

Over £80,000 has been allocated to 18 projects which are making a difference across the whole borough, including supporting residents with the cost-of-living.

The projects that have received funding in the latest round of Charnwood Community Grants include a food bank, a sensory garden project, and a youth theatre.

Cllr Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s lead member for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “The Council is committed to supporting community led projects and I am so pleased to announce the latest round of funding.

“These projects are at the heart of our community and they do so much to support residents.

“I would like to encourage all community groups who are running projects to look into the support they can get through a Charnwood Community Grant.”

Sense has been awarded £2,500 to use towards a sensory garden. The project will help support those in Charnwood with disabilities and their families.

The Charnwood Men and Women in Sheds project has been supported with £3,500 of funding. The group offers the chance for people to socialise and share skills in producing pottery, woodcraft, ironmongery and gardening.