National Grid grants and additional funding help support Warm Spaces in South Holland
Posted on 20 February 2023
South Holland District Council has been successful with a bid to the National Grid - Community Matters Fund in receiving a grant to allow them to support local community groups who are open or have recently opened as a Warm Space this Winter.
The Council are in process of making a £500 one-off contribution available to support Warm Spaces who have signed up to the districts Warm Spaces directory opening on a weekly basis. For those signed up but open less than once a week will be eligible to apply for a one-off contribution of £250.
The following groups who eligible for funding are:
- Not for Profit Company Limited by Guarantee
- Constituted Company/Voluntary Group
- Parish or Town Council
- Parochial Church Council
- Registered Charity
Those groups who we are aware of and are signed up and eligible have been contacted and payments are being processed.
Cllr Gary Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Facilities said "We are delighted our teams have been able to secure this funding to allow us to help our community. If this Winter has so far not been challenging enough for many of our residents, with some having very difficult decisions between heating and eating, the recent cold spell will make it doubly difficult and I would urge residents to visit our Warm Spaces, not only will they give you a warm welcome but also a warm space and a warm drink."
If you would like to find out more of either of these funding support packs please contact Nichola Holderness, Empowering Healthy Communities Coordinator by calling 01205 314269 or emailing Nichola.holderness@boston.gov.uk.