South Holland community projects awarded substantial grants

More than £140,000 has been allocated to 13 community-focused projects in South Holland through the Lincolnshire Community Foundation’s GRASSroots Grants.

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), the initiative has supported over 150 projects across South & East Lincolnshire since its inception in July 2023.

The total investment, including match funding, for parish councils, village halls, and small community projects in South Holland has now exceeded £1 million. This latest funding round was made possible through efficiency savings in UKSPF/REPF contract management.

Projects Benefiting from the Latest Grant Round:

• Gedney Hill Parish Council – Installation of park benches and football goal posts.
• Moulton Community Association – Replacement of flooring and storage cupboards within a key community facility.
• Springfields Horticultural Society – Installation of new, stronger fencing at Springfields Festival Gardens to reduce vandalism and damage.
• Citizens Advice Service Lincolnshire (Spalding) – IT infrastructure upgrade.
• Whaplode Village Hall – Purchase of new chairs.
• Moulton Windmill – Replacement windows, new heaters, and a coffee machine.
• Gedney Hill & District Memorial Hall – Installation of a projector and screen.
• Crowland Leisure Centre – Expansion and upgrade of gym equipment.
• Gosberton Youth Club – Installation of disabled toilets.
• Sutton Bridge Parish Council – Refurbishment of multi-play unit and seesaw at Sutton Bridge Memorial Park.
• Tonic Health – Interactive projector-based exercise system to support physical activity in rural areas.
• Cinder Ash Pre-School, Long Sutton – Septic tank and bathroom renovations to ensure the facility’s ongoing viability.
• Crowland Parish Council – Installation of 20 new bins to enhance the conservation area and reduce littering.

Local Leaders Applaud Community Investment

Councillor Paul Redgate, portfolio holder for Finance at South Holland District Council, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating:

“I am so pleased that we have been able to support even more projects across the district through this UKSPF-funded scheme. Throughout this first phase of UKSPF, which began in 2023, we have been able to ensure funding reaches areas of South Holland that have historically been left behind, giving every community a chance to thrive.

“Having seen the results of the many projects LCF GRASSroots has already supported with grants, I know what can be achieved when such initiatives receive the necessary support, and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next.”