Nottinghamshire voluntary organisations and community groups to share £345,000 Nottinghamshire County Council funding

Voluntary organisations and community groups helping to improve the health and well-being of residents across Nottinghamshire are set to share £345,000 worth of funding.

The Nottinghamshire County Council scheme will help towards boosting local facilities, essential running costs, as well as improving residents’ access to affordable and healthy food.

Eligible groups were able to apply for three types of grants offered by the Local Communities Fund (LCF) by demonstrating that their projects will help communities live healthier and more independent lives.

A number of Advertiser area groups will benefit from the funds in the latest list, including Newark Amateur Boxing Club, which will receive £5,500 to help upgrade equipment and expand boxing training.

Upton Parish Council will receive £20,000 towards repairs and to insulate the roof of the village hall. This will improve the hall’s energy efficiency project will benefit residents and community groups and providing a warmer environment for community-led activities.

Cotgrave Community Garden will also receive £2,010, which will help towards the cost of running this community space, including wages for gardeners, project administration, and paying for gardening supplies.

Scott Carlton, cabinet member for communities and public health, said: “We are delighted to award this latest batch of funds to help make our communities an even better place to live. It’s all part of our continued commitment to encourage healthy and sustainable communities by financially supporting community groups and charities.

“And with the Olympic Games still fresh in the memory, its great to see some sporting-themed projects among those which will benefit from this funding, as we know how sport can improve physical and mental health and to do this, the facilities need to be suitable.

“Often sport clubs are more than just about the activities they offer. They bring people together and are at the heart of a community.”

The next round of funding will reopen this autumn and once again groups can apply for up to £5,000 for revenue and up to £20,000 for capital grants. For the food redistribution grants, this funding will reopen in spring 2025.