Causes across the district of Lichfield can now apply for a slice of £5,000 being offered by the We Love Lichfield Fund. The charity helps groups and organisations in need in the form of individual grants of up £500 which can be spent on equipment, training and events.
Many have benefited already from the fund and patron Simon Price CEO of Arthur Price is encouraging more to make a grant application. Simon said: “I’m delighted to announce the next series of grants and I’m looking forward to hearing about all the fantastic work done across the district and how we can help.The fund is here solely to help those people and organisations who give their time for free and make a significant contribution to society. Without them, many precious projects would not benefit many members of our society.The fund itself is run by volunteers with the support of, among others, Lichfield District Council together I hope we can make a difference.”
Beneficiaries from the last round of grants included 1st Burntwood Scout Group, 2nd Chase Rainbows, Abacus Preschool Playgroup, City of Lichfield Concert Band, Flea Pit Cinema, Fulfen Association, Lichfield Under 16 Rugby Tour, Monks Walk Group, South Staffordshire Young Enterprise Board and University of the Third Age.
The next round of grants will be made on May 10. Applicants are asked to check the guidelines to make sure they qualify.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 1st. For an application form, or if you would like further details, call the Staffordshire Community Foundation on 01782 683000 or visitwww.staffsfoundation.org.uk/welovelichfield.
