Stroud Village Hall and Residents Association is one of ten good causes across the south east which is sharing a £20,000 bounty thanks to South East Water’s Community Chest Fund.
This year over 100 applications to South East Water’s Community Chest Fund were received and the decision on where to place the money was taken by a panel of eight South East Water employees from all parts of the business, but all with an interest in raising money for good causes.
The money will be used to deliver and maintain a community garden for the residents of Stroud village, and be used particularly by residents who live in accommodation with little, or no gardens or outside space. The garden will provide a space for residents to mix, share stories and learn new skills from more established residents who have grown up in a rural location.
Tanya Sephton, Customer Services Director, South East Water said: “We are delighted that our Community Chest Fund will be contributing to such a wonderful project, and help bring the community together in a place of nature.
“Once again this year we saw a high number of applications, giving the judging panel difficult decisions to make.
“This award from our Community Chest fund will help bring this project to life and make a really positive difference to the community it serves.”
Katy Lace, Hall Manager, said: “The trustees of Stroud Village Hall were delighted to receive a £2,000 grant from South East Water's Community Chest Fund for the hall's community garden project.
“When we started the community garden we were hoping to create a green space at the heart of the village which is accessible to all and gives local people the chance to spend time with one another in the great outdoors.
“This grant will make a real difference and we plan to use the funds for various projects, including creating a 'mini-orchard' of fruit trees and several raised fruit and vegetable beds for local children to grow their own produce. Thank you South East Water!”
To view the full list of this year’s winners, visit www.southeastwater.co.uk/communitychest(opens in a new tab)
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