Community money - invested by the community

Forest School Is Brilliant

In 2020/21 we commissioned a study looking at how effective the forest school approach can be in our community. Led by a forest school organisation called Curiositree, with support from Bath University, the study focused on two groups – one in St Mary’ school, and the other in the community with support from the Children’s
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Outdoor Play at Fossway

We are pleased to have been able to support Fosseway school to develop their play equipment so that children can get out more and exercise and learn in the fresh air. The school reported: The funding was used to support Fosse Way School update their Primary Playground area. Money was used to purchase climbing equipment
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New Outdoor Learning at Trinity Church School

We are pleased to have contributed towards Trinity Church School’s outdoor play and learning, contributing £5,000 to help them fund the design and build of a bespoke wooden climbing frame and outdoor learning shelter. We recieved this lovely report from the school: Trinity has 37% pupil premium children, many of which come from homes with
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Westfield Track Up and Running

We’re pleased to have been able to contribute half of the cost towards creating the lovely running track and exercise equipment up at Westhill. Westfield Parish Council led on the project after consultation with the local community, and have created an incredible resource that is used by many people, including the running club, schools, dog
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Winners – Dragons’ Den 8

We’re very pleased to say that there were ten winners at our recent Dragons’ Den! That’s another £5k invested in the Radstock and Westfield community for people to carry out projects that will benefit local people. Many thanks to Somer Valley Rotary for contributing £500 towards the prize pot. You can read all about it
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Dragons’ Den In July!!!

Our eighth Dragons’ Den will take place at Whisty Hall on Friday 1st July, from 4pm until 7pm. Application Form Briefing Notes Our eighth Dragons’ Den community event is designed to enable residents and organisations to receive money to carry out projects they believe will benefit and improve the communities of Radstock and Westfield (including
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Felt and Food for Writhlington Pantry

Radstock & Westfield Big Local are pleased to have been able to support the Writhlington Pantry with a small grant, in order to continue the good work they are doing, providing free food to residents that need it. Resident Zoe Cornick, who put in the application, said “The fantastic donation from Big Local has helped
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