Charity and Voluntary Sector

BIG: A vital regeneration scheme bringing a wealth of new opportunities for one of the most deprived areas in England is the 1,000th award made under the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities programme.
 
Receiving the award, Easington Colliery Regeneration Partnership - People and their Parks, CountyDurhamare among 24 projects in this latest round of awards sharing in almost £4.7m to support disadvantaged people across the country.
 
A multi-themed community programme that will see people aged 8 to 80 enjoying a whole feast of new activities right on their doorstep, People and their Parks receives over £138,000.  This landmark project will host over 153 activities, including keep fit and healthy eating sessions, football, cricket and bowls.  The scheme will also pay tribute to the rich history of Easington through a variety of exciting heritage events and celebrations such as Victorian days and 1940’s tea dances.
Press release ~ Reaching Communities programme ~ Easington Colliery Regeneration Partnership - People and their Parks, County Durham ~ Bristol based charity Young&Free ~ Haringey Shed ~ Blackheath Village’s Age Exchange ~ Fylde Coast Women's Aid - Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) project ~ Oblong Ltd - ACT UP
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