A CHARITY is giving away a shed load of cash to help local groups set up their own community space.
The Royal Voluntary Service works with mainly older people enabling them to work on individual or shared projects in a bid to tackle social exclusion and loneliness.
It offers grants up to £1000 through its National Shed Fund to launch or improve community spaces and encourage practical skill sharing.
Jo Phillips, the Sheds project manager said: “Each Shed is unique due to its location and the activities that the members want to undertake in the space.
“Whether it is for woodworking, gardening, model making, weaving or electronics, we are delighted to be able to give a helping hand to local communities who want to get a community based Shed up and running.”
The sheds are run by members with an increasing number of young people getting involved.
Julie Ward, manager of the Asda Foundation which backs the scheme added: “The Asda Foundation is one of the many ways we can give something back to our local communities.
“We see the Sheds programme as making a real difference at a grassroots level and are proud to support this initiative.”
The deadline for funding applications in March 5. To find out more and download an application form visit:http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/sheds
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