A solid 22 local projects have been recommended to share £114 from the Wandsworth Grant fund.

The fund supports not-for-profit activities for the community in areas such arts and culture, health and well-being and children and young people.

Projects receiving funding include:

  • Battersea Crime Prevention Panel: The money will send a group of around 45 disadvantaged young people from across the borough to a residential activity centre in Kent. They will take part in activities such as abseiling, climbing, sailing, canoeing and high ropes. Staff also engage closely with them on any problem areas they may have, such as substance abuse. The aim is to develop their self esteem and break down postcode rivalries. 
  • Carney’s Community: A grant will be given to replace the boiler at this Battersea charity, which gets young people off the streets and gives them skills, discipline and self-respect.
  • Future Skills Training: This charity delivers education and youth support services. The funding is for its Infuse youth café and club which provides a safe and fun environment for young people
  • Full Circles Therapies: The money will help expand the service provided at St George’s Hospital for people with Sickle Cell Disease.

Since it was launched in April 2015 around £744,000 has been awarded from the Wandsworth Grant Fund.

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Since it was launched in April 2015 around £744,000 has been awarded from the WGF.