Two arts and crafts groups that are both on a mission to help Erewash residents get creative have won a funding boost from the borough council – as the authority urged more community organisations to bag grants before a looming deadline.
Non-profit ventures that often rely on volunteers can get up to £1,500 but need to apply by 16 March for what is known as a “Fast Funding” community grant.
'Our Crafty Place' – based in Ilkeston – is one of the latest to benefit. It will be launching craft workshops at a hub in Corporation Road, where local people will learn skills such as embroidery and glass art. It got £1,481 towards the cost of public liability insurance.
Meanwhile Spiral Arts has received £1,500 to pay for creative workshops in Long Eaton. The classes support the mental health work of Long Eaton Self Help Group and have been taking place at St John’s Church in Canal Street. Participants have learned crafts including making artificial flowers.
The Fast Funding grants, which do not come from council tax, have so far boosted more than 40 local organisations – ranging from the Scouts to groups set up for the elderly.
Erewash Borough Council secured money for the scheme from the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The grants have to be distributed before the start of April.
Erewash Borough Council Deputy Leader Becca Everett, who is Lead Member for Community Engagement, said: “We still have funding available for organisations that benefit the community. If applicants can show that they will increase engagement or volunteering and improve the lives of those in Erewash, we are keen to fund them.”
Applying for a Fast Funding grant is easy. Simply visit the Erewash Borough Council website here.
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