Cash Boost For Community Groups

Four community groups – including HFM – will benefit thanks to funding from a £1m Community Grants Scheme.

Your radio station has been awarded just over £5,000 to replace ageing computers, while Harborough Band, Kibworth Scout Group and Kibworth Village Hall have also been handed cash, totalling nearly £40,000.

The Harborough District Council fund aims to help community groups in all parts of the district by strengthening working relationships with parishes and towns, and delivering projects and schemes at a local level.

Harborough District Council Cabinet members have awarded a £1m Community Grants Fund to Parish and Town Councils

Kibworth Scout Group was awarded £25,380 to build and set up a permanent outdoor education facility and Kibworth Village Hall has been handed £586 to replace and tile the main entrance steps

Harborough Band will use its grant of £8,795 to replace its current timpani, music stands and stand banners.

Chair of the Cabinet Sub Committee for Grants and Leader of Harborough District Council, Cllr Phil Knowles, said: “Each of these organisations and groups does so much to benefit our local communities.

“It is rewarding to learn about what these grants will enable them to achieve, and I am delighted that the council is able to give this money which supports their vital work.”

In November, seven community projects were also awarded funding. Read more here: www.harborough.gov.uk/community-grants-awarded

For more information and to apply for the Community Grant Fund visit:  www.harborough.gov.uk/communitygrants