Groups awarded council small grants celebrate at Mercer Art Gallery reception
The council’s Small Grants Fund supports and strengthens voluntary and community sector organisations serving communities across the district.
Funds are available to help increase participation and engagement, and to support new and innovative ideas.
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Hide AdMembers of the thirteen groups awarded grants this year - the tenth anniversary of the fund - will be presented with a large cheque at the reception by the Leader of Harrogate Borough, Council Richard Cooper.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Christine Willoughby, also attended the celebratory reception.
Councillor Richard Cooper said: “The voluntary sector plays a significant role in our community, contributing a great deal to the vitality of our district.
“That’s why an important priority for the council is to support community groups, voluntary organisations and charities with their work through grants like these.
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Hide Ad“This year’s Small Grants awards go to groups right across the district working on a diverse range of initiatives, and I’m pleased that we are able to support them in their endeavours.”
The Small Grants that were handed out out to the 13 local groups totalled £30,452.
This year those groups were:
Asenby Institute - £3000
Charity of William Hardcastle, Pateley Bridge - £2907
The Friends of Follifoot Wildlife Recreation and Play - £1705
Friends of St Cuthbert’s School, Pateley Bridge - £3000
Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre - £2000
High Batts Nature Reserve, Ripon - £2750
Hookstone and Stonefall Action Group, Harrogate - £1675
The Pannal Sports Junior Football Club, Harrogate - £3000
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Hide AdScotton Scorchers Junior Football Club, Knaresborough - £2000
Sharrow Village Hall and Sports Ground - £1500
Rossett Local Nature Reserve Group, Harrogate - £1915
The Rotary Club Harrogate Brigantes £2000
Wellspring Therapy & Training - £3000