The Wight AID Foundation has granted £12,070.34 to local charities in their latest round of grant applications.
Wight AID raises funds from Island companies, investors and individuals looking for an effective way to support our unique community and distributes to a wide range of charities and community groups on the Isle of Wight.
Thanks to donations to Wight AID from IFPL, Westridge Limited, Rouse Limited, Glanvilles and public donations, Wight AID is pleased to announce the local charities who have received funding in the latest round of donations.
• Medina Valley Centre have been granted £3,000 towards the purchase of 2 second hand Beneteau First Class 8’s to provide Keelboat sailings.
• Cowes Sailability Club have been granted £2,000 towards a replacement Safety Patrol Boat which supports all of the activities on the water.
• Wight Nature Fund have been granted £3,400 towards their project to extend the present board walk at Alverstone Mead nature reserve.
• Age UK Isle of Wight have been granted £1,600 towards their Re-Launch of Active Networks Social Clubs, which provide free transport and a programme of themed events and outings.
• West Wight Timebank have been granted £2,070.34 towards their additional services for Timebank users.
The trustees expect to make the next distribution of funds in November 2017, with a deadline for applications by the 31st October 2017.
More information about how to support Wight AID, and how to apply for a grant can be found on their website www.wightaid.org.
