22 January, 2010
Sports Personalities Support Norwich Community Cash Initiative
Two of Norwich’s top sporting personalities; Darren Huckerby and Jackson Williams, alongside retired Paralympian and Inspirational Speaker Danny Crates, have given their backing to an amazing opportunity for community groups in Norwich to land a cash boost of up to £1,000.
The city’s Evening News newspaper has launched an initiative offering small organisations in the city the chance to apply for a slice of over £60,000.
This money has been made available through a Community Cash fund raised through Sport Relief, in association with Comic Relief and will be distributed by Norfolk Community Foundation.
A wide range of organisations will be able to apply for the opportunity to get their share of the money, which will mean so much to the people they help.
Darren Huckerby, who retired from football last year after injury forced him out of the game, said of the scheme, “It’s a great idea and with the money spread across more than 60 community groups, it will be a massive boost to the local area.A little money can help people go a long way and it’s not just about sport, but this money will help all kinds of groups, from toddler groups to the elderly. It’s definitely a good cause.”
Former boxer turned ultra-distance runner Jackson Williams, who will run from Norwich to London bare foot for Sport Relief in March, said: “It’s a fantastic idea. Grants like this will help the very people at the heart of communities. I would urge community groups to go to the Evening News website and apply now.”
For information on application criteria and guidelines on how to apply visit the Evening news website where you can read the full story online and find out how to get an application form at www.eveningnews24.co.uk
The deadline for applications is March 5.