Good causes across Lichfield District have received a cash boost thanks to donations from the We Love Lichfield Fund.
At a special presentation at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre representatives from the community groups met with supporters and advisors of the Fund and received their cheques from patron Simon Price of cutlery manufacturer Arthur Price.
A total of £3,125 was given away to 11 groups in awards of up to £500 – money which will help them to continue their important work across the area.
After thanking the Lichfield Garrick for hosting the event Simon Price said: “The We Love Lichfield Fund was formed to raise money to support groups in Lichfield, Burntwood and the surrounding villages. This, the second round of donations, will make a big difference to the recipients.”
The recipients included:
- 1st Burntwood Scout Group, £250
- 2nd Chase Rainbows, £175
- Abacus Preschool Playgroup, £250
- City of Lichfield Concert Band, £250
- Coneberry Millenium Green, £250
- Flea Pit Cinema, £200
- Fulfen Association, £500
- Lichfield Under 16 Rugby Tour 2012, £250
- Monks Walk Group, £450
- South Staffordshire Young Enterprise Board, £250
- University of the Third Age, £300.
Launched in 2011, We Love Lichfield is a local fund that provides small grants to a wide range of projects based in Lichfield District run. The fund will consider all applications from local groups in need twice a year. Companies and individuals are welcome to donate or fund-raise and all money is invested through a permanent endowment fund by registered charity Staffordshire Community Foundation on behalf of We Love Lichfield in line with charity commission guidelines. The interest and dividends earned on the invested money is then distributed by the We Love Lichfield Fund as small grants across the district. The fund aims to raise £500,000 by April 2016, which would mean up to £25,000 could be given away every year.
Simon added: “Legacy is the ‘buzz’ word at the moment but it couldn’t me more true with We Love Lichfield.
“What we give away today will help preserve the great voluntary work so many people do on behalf of others. But I hope our gifts we also leave a legacy for the community of Lichfield so that generations to come will also benefit.”
To find out more about We Love Lichfield Fund visit www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/welovelichfield or if you wish to make a personal donation visit www.localgiving.com/welovelichfield.
