East Bridgford Village Hall in Nottinghamshire has secured a £2,754 grant which will fund vital repairs to the community building’s roof.
The grant comes from Biffa Award; a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities and improve lives through a range of projects across the UK, as part of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF).
After being awarded funding under the Award’s Community Buildings theme, the project will re-felt the flat roof on the front extension of the hall following recent deterioration.
The Biffa Award, established in 1997, has contributed over £150m to help more than 3,200 community projects across the UK.
Gillian French, Biffa Award programme manager, said: “This project at East Bridgford Village Hall is an excellent example of how the LCF can help improve local spaces for the community; we are pleased to be able to support it.”
The LCF is an innovative tax credit scheme that enables operators of landfill sites to work in partnership with projects that create jobs and help enhance the lives of those living near landfill areas.
Gary Youngs, chairman of East Bridgford Village Hall, said the repairs to the roof are part of a major refurbishment project for the building – having already worked on heating and other maintenance issues.
He added: “The hall is registered as a charity and the management does its best to maintain the hall so it can be a well used asset in the village.
We applied to the Biffa Award and they were very kind in helping out with funding the repairs. It will be a big boost to the community.
Gary Youngs
Although the main restoration will be completed by professionals, local volunteers will help to treat and paint water stains on the interior ceiling.
Once repairs have been completed, the hall’s committee will be able to offer the use of the building for an increased variety of classes and events.
Philip Clarke, chairman of East Bridgford Bowls Club, is pleased that the venue will continue to be a home for the club.
He said: “Members of the East Bridgford Bowls Club, many of whom are 70-80 years old, are grateful that the grant will enable the hall to continue to be a venue for the club’s social activities.”
