Community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises with financial resources below £20,000 were eligible to apply for grants of up to £500 to support activities that benefit local residents across the district. The funding is designed to support smaller, volunteer led, non profit organisations deliver projects within North Kesteven.
This programme is funded by the proceeds from the North Kesteven Lottery, through which 60p from every £1 bought goes towards good causes. This is either 50p to a nominated good cause and 10p into a general good cause fund, or 60p directly into the general fund if no specific cause is chosen.
The latest round of funding has now been awarded to 22 groups, including for the benefit of local swimming pool facilities, sports clubs, and more. One of the groups to benefit - North Scarle Village Hall - said the support from the Council “has made a real and lasting difference to our village hall and the community it serves”.
The full list of benefitting groups are:
· Metheringham Swimming Pool - Purchase of a wheeled shower chair as part of wider accessibility improvements
· Billinghay & District Community Swimming Pool - Contribution towards £1 swim sessions to increase usage, support access, and secure its long-term sustainability
· Friends of Eagle School - Contribution towards their annual summer party, supporting Trustees, volunteers, teachers, and parents
· Girlguiding Sleaford Division - Funding for equipment storage at a new Rauceby campsite developed on some donated land
· The Carres Grammar School PTA - Purchase and installation of a bike rack for pupils, staff and Northgate Sports Centre users
· 11th Lincoln (1st Washingborough) Scout Group - Purchase of fridges and cool storage equipment for the Poacher Jamboree
· Cranwell JFC - Purchase of new goalposts to meet FA requirements for Under-7s.