Ludlow Rotary Club looking for good causes
Rotary club is looking to hand out thousands of pounds to community schemes once more and is asking for groups and projects to come forward to get their share.
Over the past two years around £10,000 has been distributed to around 20 organisations by Ludlow Rotary Club as part of the Ludlow Rotary Cares scheme, which was started due to the phenomenal success of Ludlow Dog Day.
The big event at Stokesay Court raised so much money that, on top of the event's nominated causes, the club was able to split extra funds between other good causes that came forward afterwards.
Barry Forrester, honorary secretary of Ludlow Rotary Club, said members were looking to do the same this year.
He said: "Last year the Rotary Club of Ludlow was able to invest some £6,000 in a range of local community projects through the initiative Ludlow Rotary Cares.
"These included projects directed at youth, at community initiatives and to improve facilities. This year, following a very successful Ludlow Dog Day event at Stokesay Court held in July, the club is looking to distribute a similar amount.
"Ludlow Rotary Cares is the name the club has given to a scheme aimed at encouraging funding applications from charities and other organisations supporting community life in and around Ludlow which could benefit from a modest grant of up to £500.
"The club intends to be very open minded about the types of activities it will support so long as the project or programme responds to a community need in or within 15 miles of Ludlow and meets its criteria on the giving of grants.
"What the Club will need to understand is exactly what the money will be used for, who will benefit from it and how much difference it will make."
"Organisations which meet the criteria will need to get their applications in by 29 September. Those shortlisted will be invited to an evening event on November 7 at which they will be asked to explain their project for a few minutes to a small panel.
"There will also be an opportunity to meet other applicants as well as members of the rotary club. Cheques will be handed out very soon afterwards," he said.
He said more information and a simple application form could be found on the club's website at www.ludlowrotaryclub.org.uk or via its Facebook page, or by calling John Howick on 07530 071876 or at jphowick@gmail.com.
