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Grants awarded to 11 Harrogate groups that promote physical activity
Eleven community organisations in the Harrogate area are among those to have received a share of £1 million in grants.
The funding, from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, has been allocated to projects that increase physical activity in rural areas and reduce inequalities.
The fund is managed in this county by North Yorkshire Sport on behalf of North Yorkshire Council, which has awarded grants of up to £50,000 per group. The highest award in the Harrogate area was £20,000.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Harrogate District Hospital, received £20,000 towards its Active Against Cancer initiative, providing free health and wellbeing services to anyone with a cancer diagnosis in the Harrogate area.
Harrogate and District Community Action (HACDA) also received £20,000. The charity's volunteering and 'Where to Turn' directories facilitate support for local people.
Al-Haadiyah Harrogate, a grassroots education and sports charity, was awarded £20,000. The organisation offers classes and sports sessions, as well as health and wellbeing initiatives.
Living Potential Care farm at Sicklinghall will use its £19,900 to support various initiatives, including theraputic horticulture in its community gardens for individuals with mental health issues.
The charity Open Country, which aims to make the ourdoors accessible, received over £17,300 towards various activities, including companion cycling, conservation work groups, and visits to nature reserves.
Beckwithshaw Cricket Club and Great Ouseburn Cricket Club were each awarded £20,000, while Boroughbridge Cricket Club got £15,995.
Harrogate's Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy received £4,130.
Other successful applicants included Fitmums and Friends running group, which was granted £6,000, Boroughbridge Bowls Club, which got £7,725
George Cull, director of development at North Yorkshire Sport, said:
By making these investments we are enabling community groups and clubs to reach further into their community and expand their offer, as well as taking ownership of their spaces and places and providing welcoming, high-quality environments for residents to be more active.
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