Community groups get £260,000 in grants

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St Wulfram’s church in Grantham, Lincolnshire is one of number of community organisations in South Kesteven to benefit from the local prosperity fund.

The district council said more than £260,000 would be paid out to 18 groups.

Other recipients include the Corn Exchange Theatre in Stamford and a bereavement support service.

Stamford Art Pop Up received £35,421 to help fund activities for families and young people.

A plan to develop an Airborne Forces Visitor Trail across South Kesteven was given £15,000.

Chairman of the Shared Prosperity Fund, councillor Philip Knowles said more money was available to local groups.

"This funding stream is a straightforward way to help pay for projects which support the whole community," he said.

“The criteria is clear. The project should provide a public benefit, which could be targeted at a specific demographic, or the community as a whole."

The Corn Exchange Theatre in Stamford will get £3,250

More than £680,000 has been handed out over the last two years.

Applications for next year's funding open on 1 April.

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