Community organisations across the borough have been given a boost of more than £35,000 by Cheshire East Council after the latest round of community grant funding was announced.
Wilmslow based The Barnby Choir was amongst 24 voluntary, community and faith sector organisations to have benefited.
The Barnby Choir applied for a grant of £400, which they were awarded towards the cost of music and the hire of 3 professional pianists and a percussionist. The total cost of the project is £1,573 with the rest of the costs being covered from ticket sales and their own fundraising.
The funding was awarded to successful applicants from a broad range of community groups across Cheshire East, including Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Evolve: Tackling Substance Abuse and Macclesfield Garden Festival.
Councillor Paul Bates, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for communities and health, said: "It was very satisfying to see such a broad spectrum of the community represented and successfully apply for funding.
"The best part is yet to come – and that is seeing it all in action. I am passionate about seeing a healthier and more active aspiration in our local communities and this commitment came through strongly in this latest round of funding.
"I wish all our community groups the very best of luck in realising their ambitions."
If you are involved in a community group and have a specific reason to seek funding, you are advised to get your application in early by registering your project.
The closing date for the next round of applications is Friday, March 31st.
