Nantwich organisations have been awarded community grants to help fund events and activities.
The latest round of Cheshire East community grants has been announced, with 34 local groups benefiting from more than £20,000.
Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich has been awarded £1,300, which will help it create an elevated pond and wild flower area to improve interactive learning for schools and community groups (opened by Mayor Graham Fenton, pictured).
This large project is expected to cost £15,600 with other funding coming from sponsorship and contributions from the centre.
Nantwich Choral Society has received £250 and Crewe & Nantwich Carer Support Group receives £300.
Local sports organisations to benefit include Nantwich & Border Counties Sailing Club (£500), Nantwich Barony Park Bowling Club (£300), and Nantwich Pumas Junior Football Club (£400).
The latest round of community grants are the last for 2012/2013. Organisations have received £96,133 in grant funding, helping to deliver projects with a value over £700,000.
Grants are available to support community, environmental, sports, arts, heritage and play projects. Only one grant can be awarded to each organisation per financial year.
Cllr Lesley Smetham, Cabinet support member for strategic communities, said: “We are delighted our grant scheme has helped 119 community and voluntary organisations over the last year.
“We are also pleased that despite the tough financial climate, we are not planning a reduction in funding for next year’s community grant scheme – this is in recognition of the important community activity these grants support.
“I would advise anyone interested in applying for the next round of grants to get in touch and find out more.”
For more details on community grants, visit www.cheshireeast.gov.uk and look in the Community and Living section.
The next deadline for applications is March 29.
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