Cheltenham’s Community Pride Fund Supports Diverse Local Initiatives

Community Pride Fund Supports Diverse Projects Across Cheltenham

Cheltenham Borough Council’s annual £30,000 Community Pride fund has provided vital support to 22 community-led projects across the town. These initiatives, selected from a competitive pool of applications, aim to positively impact the lives of local residents through a variety of events, activities, and environmental improvements.

Details

The funded projects span a range of focus areas, including bringing people together, supporting children and young people, enhancing green spaces, and promoting physical and mental wellbeing. Some key highlights include:

– An Eid Reunion celebration, a Chinese celebration by the Chinese Culture Connection, and the popular Pride in Cheltenham event, all of which foster community connections.
– Eight projects offering activities and safe spaces for children and young people, such as the Rock’s Primary Club, a summer holiday scheme at Brizen Young People’s Centre, and a play trail at the Cornerstone Centre in Oakley.
– Environmental initiatives like the renovation of the Gottingen Garden in Sandford Park by the Friends of Sandford Park, the Cheltenham Paint Festival’s efforts to transform areas through public art, and the relandscaping of the St Aidan’s Church Community Garden.
– Wellbeing-focused projects, including nature journaling in Pittville Park, exercise classes for people with disabilities at the Armoury Gym, and the West Cheltenham Arts Community Choir by KAM Performing Arts Academy.

What You Need to Know

The Community Pride fund is an annual initiative by Cheltenham Borough Council, aimed at supporting outstanding community groups whose activities have a positive impact on local residents. This year, the council received a high number of impressive applications, but could only support 22 projects due to the limited funding.

Councillor Victoria Atherstone, the cabinet member for safety and communities, expressed the council’s delight in being able to support these “fabulous, community enriching projects” across Cheltenham. Councillor Rowena Hay, the leader of the council, highlighted the fund’s importance in enabling the voluntary and community sector to deliver impactful initiatives throughout the year.

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