Community groups benefit from grant awards

Community groups and initiatives in Edenbridge have been given a funding boost thanks to the Town Council’s Annual Grants scheme.

Applications are invited each year for projects that encourage and extend activities and support for local people.

Some of this year’s funding will go towards new outdoor seating and improved children’s activities at the Bridges Centre, a new outdoor literary area at Marsh Green Pre-School, administrating the Edenbridge Voluntary Transport service to provide transport for hospital appointments, and improving the facilities at the Recreation Ground Pavilion. (See below for full list of grants awarded)

Chairman of the Finance Committee, Cllr Stephen Sumner, said: “This year we were pleased to approve grants totalling £9290 towards services and activities we believe will improve the quality of life of residents. The grant process has highlighted just how many community initiatives there are in Edenbridge and support that is available. I would highly encourage people to find out more about everything that is available, and if you belong to such an organisation – to perhaps think about applying for a grant later this year.”

At the Council’s Grants Committee Meeting on 13 November 2023, the following grants were approved:

• 1st Edenbridge Guides £532.00
• Edenbridge Amateur Dramatic Society £250.00
• Hi Kent Hearing Aid Support Clinics £400.00
• Marsh Green Pre-School £708.00
• Edenbridge Rugby Football Club £2,500.00
• West Kent Mediation £900.00
• Edenbridge Voluntary Transport £1,000.00
• Bridges £500.00
• Eden Christian Trust/ECT Youth Club £500.00
• Edenbridge and Westerham Citizens Advice £2,000.00

For more information about our grants process, previous awards and other sources of funding, visit our Grants page.

Source: edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk