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Birchwood Park ‘grants’ wishes for local groups

In a bid to give even more back to its local area, Birchwood Park has helped launch The Birchwood Fund – a grant programme allowing community groups across Warrington to apply for free funding to the value of £750.

Teaming up with third sector support service, Warrington Voluntary Action, and the not for profit community network, The Birchwood Partnership, the fund is accepting applications from local charities with a yearly income of £30,000 or less.

Groups should be located within the Birchwood area e.g. Locking Stumps, Oakwood, Gorse Covert etc.

Suzanne Whitelaw at Birchwood Park said: “We’re really pleased to be able to help launch this initiative. We have always been committed to the Birchwood community and The Birchwood Fund is all about giving a little bit extra to local groups, to help where they need it most. We want to hear from everyone that needs a little boost, whether it’s for new kitchen appliances, training equipment, toys or even refurbishment of their Scout Hut. The only credential is that they are based in the area.”

The panel will meet every two months to review and process applications – the minimum award is £100.

Applicants must provide details of the organisation’s background, an explanation of the project they wish to be funded, why it is important to the community and how many people are expected to benefit from the grant.

The funding will be used to directly benefit Warrington residents and contribute to community activity. To find out more and how to apply for grant funding, visit www.birchwood.org.uk/fund

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Birchwood Park .