Veolia gives £14k boost to Telford and Wrekin community groups through EnviroGrant

Fifteen community groups in Telford and Wrekin received more than £14,000 from Veolia's EnviroGrant on 5 February; the scheme and council have funded 208 projects with over £178,000 since 2014.

Fifteen community groups from across Telford and Wrekin have received grants totalling more than £14,000 through Veolia's EnviroGrant. The awards were presented on 5 February at Randlay Community Centre. The scheme is run in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council and supports projects that benefit the local community or the environment. Since 2014 EnviroGrant has funded 208 projects with more than £178,000 in total. Key details: - 15 groups received grants totalling more than £14,000. - Awards were handed out on 5 February at Randlay Community Centre by Councillor Carolyn Healy, Jeff Sears (Veolia Regional Director), and Mayor Eileen Callear. - EnviroGrant is delivered in conjunction with Telford & Wrekin Council and Veolia, the council's recycling and waste partner. - Since 2014 the programme has provided funding to 208 projects, amounting to more than £178,000. - This year's recipients included Telford Community Basketball CIC (for Hoops for Health), Telford Repair Cafe, Edgmond Wildlife Group and Newport First Responders. Summary: These awards provide one-off funding to local organisations to support community activities and environmental projects. Organisers and recipients said the grants will expand access to activities, strengthen wellbeing work and support nature-focused initiatives. Undetermined at this time.