The clock is ticking for Isle of Wight secondary schools and colleges who are planning to apply for a share of £10,000 from Wightlink’s second Green Fund for Schools initiative to support environmental projects on the Island.
The first scheme, launched earlier in 2022, supported 15 primary schools with cash grants for a host of projects ranging from energy efficiency and recycling schemes to the creation of wildflower meadows and reinvigorating school ponds.
This time the emphasis will be on sustainable living and decarbonisation for secondary schools and colleges
Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield says:
“We were blown away by the enthusiasm and creativity shown by Island primary schools and have enjoyed seeing their projects progress.
“We have received some fantastic applications and know several secondary schools and colleges are also planning to get involved but we need to hear from them as soon as possible. We are looking for sustainable projects geared towards reducing or removing carbon, leaving a legacy, providing ongoing education and/or continuing into future years.”
Applications should be made via Wightlink’s website by Friday 2nd December 2022 – full details can be found at www.wightlink.co.uk/community/fund
It won’t be struggling schools who get any cash, I can guarantee that.
It’s a bit of a double-edged sword, isn’t it?
Sky high prices to use their ferries on the one hand, and on the other they give away money to around 40 organisations and more than 60 individuals.
I’m not begrudging the financial help they give to these people and clubs but I guess it’s the fact that you’re ‘forced’ to contribute when you use the ferry. It doesn’t feel like charity when you have no choice.