Swindon benefits from National Lottery players as £3.2 million is awarded across the South West

The South West’s community organisations are celebrating after being awarded £3.2 million in National Lottery funding.

The money has been raised by players for good causes and is being distributed by the Big Lottery Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. In total, 214 community projects across the county are receiving a share.

Swindon organisations that are set to benefit from the National Lottery Funding include 1^st Dorcan Scout Club's 'Let’s Get Adventurous and Active’ scheme, - receiving £9,999.44 - Swindon Christian Community Projects who are giving ?9,969 to Swindon Foodbank, and Purton and District Age Concern receiving £10,000 to purchase an adapted 7 seater minibus suitable for wheelchair access.

James Harcourt, England Grant-Making Director at the Big Lottery Fund, said: “Great community projects like these are what National Lottery funding is all about. We can see how the money raised by players for good causes helps to bring ideas to life and gives local people the opportunity to work together for the good of their community.

“Whether from a village, town or city, we’re proud that our funding supports people who have identified what matters to them and their community and who want to make a positive change."

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