Local Groups Cash in on Community Funding
Residents of Parr have had their say on how local money is spent to benefit the community.
Residents packed into the sports hall at Lansbury Bridge School to vote on which projects should receive funding from the re:new Parr Investment Grant.
Around 150 residents attended the annual voting event where they chatted to bidding groups before presentations got underway. The audience was entertained by a series of lively presentations, including a kickboxing display and breakdancing demonstration.
More than 20 groups presented their projects to the audience who were asked to score each application on how much impact it would have on their community, and 15 groups received support for their scheme.
Among the winning entries were Tiny Tots Toddlers Group, PSS St Helens Young Carers and Friends of Allanson Street, who successfully bid for a portion of the £20,000 fund.
Duncan Nicholas, from re:new Parr, said: "We're really pleased with the high turnout at the investment grant voting day - it is a great example of how people living in Parr can influence the way local money is spent within the community. It also gave people the opportunity to find out about some of the great projects that are taking place locally.
"We'd like to say a big 'thank you' to all the groups who applied for funding, and to the residents who came to vote as they helped to make the event a huge success."
For further information on the Parr Investment Grant scheme, please contact Duncan on 01744 677 442 or email duncan.nicholas@renewsthelens.co.uk
And the winners are...
- Friends of Allanson Street were awarded £550 for support of funday activity costs which includes: Funky Feet, Unity Theatre, UC Crew and Saints rugby sessions.
- Blackbrook Junior Football Club was awarded £1,300 for the support of two Level One, and one Level Two, coaching awards and purchase of equipment for the under nines team.
- Tiny Tots Toddlers Group was awarded £1,300 for the purchase of storage cupboard, hire of musician and support for room hire fees.
- Wildcard Amateur Boxing Club was awarded £1,500 for the purchase of boxing ring platform, competition kits and associated equipment.
- Friends of Rising Stars were awarded £1,500 for purchase of outdoor play equipment.
- Homestart St Helens was awarded £1,500 to support volunteer costs and delivery of activities in the Parr Neighbourhood Management area.
- Making Space was awarded £1,099 for the purchase of a summer house for the Pennine Close Residents Group.
- Parr Cons Bowling Club was awarded £1,500 for the repair of the boundary fence and fagging of parameter of green.
- Twiglets Play Group was awarded £955 to purchase play resources.
- Parr Darby and Joan Club was awarded £1,485 for the replacement of existing toilets with low level toilets.
- PSS St Helens Young Carers were awarded £1,500 to organise educational respite trips and activities.
- 40th St Helens Rainbows were awarded £869.51 for the purchase of storage cupboard and resources for leaders and participants.
- Parr Brook Tenants and Residents Association was awarded £1,480 for kickboxing tutor fees and venue hire for 37 weeks.
- The Avenues Tenants and Residents Association was awarded £1,495 for the purchase of planting materials, bench, table, tools, recycling arts and crafts and rebound net.
- Tickle Avenue Tenants and Residents Association was awarded £1,500 for the purchase of Cage Soccer sessions.
19 July 2010
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