Christmas came early for Dover District charities 0 comments / Category : Press Release The Port of Dover Community Fund panel meets twice a year and the next round of funding opens on 2nd January and closes at the end of February, so local groups are urged to get in touch with Kent Community Foundation to see if they meet the fund’s criteria. Josephine McCartney, Chief Executive of Kent Community Foundation comments: “On this occasion, the panel have decided to make eleven awards including a substantial commitment to support the horticultural and landscaping apprenticeships scheme at Walmer Castle, funding £40K over the next two years. We are delighted to be supporting these high-quality employment opportunities for local young people and tourism is a buoyant sector here in Kent.” Port of Dover Chief Executive, Tim Waggott said: “It’s terrific that eleven more worthy local causes have been independently chosen to benefit from the Port of Dover Community Fund in 2018. “I am so proud that the Port of Dover continues to provide benefit to our local community through the support of these exceptional projects and encourage those whose bids were not successful this time, or those who haven’t yet applied, to submit their applications for the next round in the new year. “I would like to thank the Kent Community Foundation for administering the Port of Dover Community Fund on behalf of the Port and all of this year’s recipients for their unfaltering hard work and dedication.” Further details on how apply to Kent Community Foundation can be found at http://www.kentcf.org.uk/apply/funding-round/ or call 01303 814500. Pegasus Playscheme Summer play scheme for children with additional needs £5,000 The Big Reveal Musical celebrations for primary school children £5,900 Dover District Volunteer Centre The Befriending Team £5,000 The English Heritage Trust Horticulture & Landscape Apprenticeships at Walmer Castle Pleasure Grounds £40,000 Royal Marines Heritage Trails (Deal & Walmer) Historic walking trail in Dover & environs £5,000 Dover Smart Project Employment course for adult young carers £9279 Salus Emotional resilience for Y6 children £6000 The Alkham Valley Community Project and Therapeutic Riding Centre Track and Trot 2 £6610 Deal Festival of Music and Arts Summer School & Bold As Project £10000 Roses Tearoom & Thrift Shop Heating for community café £4000 Wetwheels South East CIC Boat trips from Dover Marina for disabled & disadvantaged residents £5000 Since May 2015, Port of Dover Community Fund has held five panels and given grants to 56 local organisations totalling £420,947. -Ends- Notes to editors: Image left to right: Port of Dover CEO, Tim Waggott and Bishop of Dover, Trevor Willmott About Kent Community Foundation KCF helps individuals, families and organisations establish and administer their own charitable funds to support the causes that mean the most to them in Kent. Setting up a fund can otherwise be a complex and costly undertaking that can significantly eat into the resources intended for beneficiaries. Established in May 2001, KCF has distributed over £26 million in grants and now provides financial support to hundreds of charities and deserving causes throughout the county each year – particularly small, local charities, where a modest sum of money can make a significant impact.
