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Jul 2020
Last Updated: 07/07/2020
Yorkshire estate agent fund helps district community groups
Local organisations such as schools and scout groups have applied from the £30,000 community fund set up by estate agents Linley & Simpson.
A Yorkshire-wide community fund set up by an estate agent has helped local organisations buy equipment that their budgets don't cover.
Linley and Simpson has made £30,000 available to local schools, sports clubs and community clubs.
The 6th Ripon Cathedral Scout group were given £250 through the scheme, it helped them to buy equipment for their water activities.
Group Scout leader, Ian Bardon said:
"We used the funds to buy a stand-up paddle board as our scouts love water activities. It'll be very beneficial as we can use it on future camps, it's a bonus to us from the pandemic as funds are tight. Depending on when we can return we'll be using it as soon as possible and the young people love it, it'll definitely get some good use."
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Bishop Monkton Primary School also applied for the fund and received £500 to put towards outdoor equipment. Headteacher Sally Cowling said:
"We applied for extra funding as school budgets are extremely tight. Budgets have to be managed carefully and can usually cover the essentials but do not stretch to 'the extras'. As our nursery has expanded some of the school field has now been allocated for their use. Nursery staff are keen to develop this area by putting a climbing frame, swings and slide on it and making it safe for the younger children."
Will Linley, Chief Executive of Linley & Simpson added:
“We pride ourselves on playing an integral part in our local communities and this initiative is all about helping a range of good causes where support such as this can make a big difference. We are encouraging local businesses and community groups to continue applying for the grant so that we can help them to get back on track.”
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