A COMMUNITY fund has been boosted by a £10,000 donation.
We Love Lichfield has received the cash from the business trading arm of Lichfield District Council.
Lichfield West Midlands Traded Services (LWMTS) has donated funds from its annual surplus as part of its commitment to give back to the local area.
Cllr Alex Farrell, chair of LWMTS said:
“I’m delighted to make this donation. LWMTS has had an excellent year where we have been able to make significant returns to Lichfield District Council which will, in turn, be used to benefit local people. In addition, we can make donations to organisations we feel make a difference across the district.
“We Love Lichfield has raised and distributed over £420,000 to more than 400 different groups since it started a decade ago. It specifically helps smaller groups, who may not receive the limelight, but are the bedrock of the local voluntary community.
“By making this donation to We Love Lichfield and their unique knowledge and connections in the local voluntary sector, we are maximising our reach and benefitting as many people as possible who make a difference across the district.”
Some of the organisations to receive We Love Lichfield grants over the years include Spark Burntwood, Whittington Community Computer Club and Friends 2 Friends.
Esther Allen from Spark Burntwood, said:
“Our groups have received multiple grants from We Love Lichfield which has helped us to provide vital services to local people.
“Without grants from We Love Lichfield we wouldn’t have been able to do much of our work for the community.”
Since it started over a decade ago, We Love Lichfield has given away just over £420,000 in 428 grants to 228 organisations.
Simon Price, Patron of We Love Lichfield said:
“A huge thank you to LWMTS for this kind donation which will have a massive, positive effect on local voluntary groups across Lichfield, Burntwood and the surrounding villages.
“My thanks also go to Lichfield District Council for entrusting We Love Lichfield in assisting them in their grant and Community Lottery funds. To have the council as a partner gives us a boost to strive even harder to make a difference across our district.”
Grant applications can be made at any time throughout the year and We Love Lichfield are always looking for groups to apply for the first time. Grant awards are made twice a year in the Summer and at Christmas.
For more information visit website www.welovelichfield.com.
