You may recall that SCRA is part of ‘Childwall All Together’, a collection of local organisations that includes Hope University, Friends of Childwall Woods and Fields, Liverpool City Council, Childwall in Bloom, South Childwall Residents Association, Childwall Abbey School, and All Saints Church.
Last year, Childwall All Together submitted a bid to the National Lottery’s ‘Awards for All’ Scheme, and we are pleased to tell you that the bid has been successful and we have been awarded £20,000.
Here is a message from John McCombs, who is the Chair of Childwall All Together as well as a trustee of SCRA, explaining what this funding will mean for our community.
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The funding will help deliver inclusive activities for residents of all ages, strengthen community leadership, and enhance opportunities for creativity, connection and wellbeing.
The grant will support the following initiatives for the next 2 years:
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The Childwall Community Choir – Meeting weekly at Hope University on Thursdays, with funding for a Choir Leader and Pianist.
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Creative Camp – Five days of dance and drama workshops for 20 young people from local schools.
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Community Conversations– Activities designed to get to know our community better and listen to what local people feel is needed.
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Community Celebration – Supporting the delivery of our community music festival – ChilFest and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at All Saints Church.
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Community Connectors – Resources, training and support to equip new and existing community leaders.
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Community Garden – Delivery – Providing local schools with nature-connected activities at the Church Acre Community Garden.
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Community Garden – Resources – Funding seeds, plugs, plants and other resources at Church Acre.
This funding will enable Childwall All Together to continue building a connected, creative and caring community, ensuring that local people have opportunities to participate, lead and celebrate together.
John McCombs Chair of Childwall All Together can be contacted on 07725432464
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I’m sure you’ll agree, this is excellent news for the community and a tribute to the cooperation and collaboration of our local organisations.