Applications are now open for a fund which offers local groups up to £5,000 each to carry out something that benefits the community.
For the last three years, the Inspiring Elephant Community Fund has provided a cash injection to many community projects.
The £50,000 annual fund, administered by the Elephant and Castle Town Centre team, aims to address key areas such as health and wellbeing, young people and training, and the cost of living and sustainability.
Last year’s successful beneficiaries included the Inspire Walworth Youth Club. The fund allowed them to provide hot meals during school holidays and Friday Youth Club sessions on the Newington Estate.
Zara Lloyd, Young People’s Programme Manager, said: “The collaborative effort highlights the positive impact of community support on fulfilling crucial needs and the young people have really enjoyed the range of hot meals and desserts.”
The Superarts Academy of Performing Arts in Borough, a recipient for the second consecutive year, used the money to offer free dance and music workshops for toddlers and Qigong classes for adults.
Susan Hayes, Director of Superarts Academy, expressed gratitude for the grants, highlighting their role in sustaining services amid challenging times.
Susan said: “After over 55 years, we stopped our weekly children’s classes last September – therefore these grants have been very welcome at this time.
To apply for the fund click here.
Anyone wanting to know more about the classes offered by Superarts Academy, please email superartsacademy@superarts.co.uk