North Herts Council is delighted to announce grants totalling £5,626 have been awarded to four local organisations, following recommendations from the Hitchin Community Forum*. These grants will help deliver vital projects that enrich our community and support residents.
Carers in Hertfordshire will receive £1,393 to establish a new carer support hub in Hitchin. This hub will provide a welcoming space for unpaid carers to access advice, wellbeing activities, and social connections. The initiative aims to support over 1,900 unpaid registered carers in Hitchin, offering much-needed relief and guidance to those in caregiving roles.
The British Schools Museum has been awarded £1,133 to create a new exhibition exploring the childhood storybooks of the late Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. The display will celebrate her local ties to St Paul’s Walden Bury and highlight Hitchin’s rich history. The museum aims to make this unique exhibition accessible to all, while also upgrading the display room for future community collaborations.
Hitchin Town Youth Football Club will use their £1,300 grant to purchase two new sets of goalposts for Holwell Recreation Ground, enabling thousands of young players to enjoy better facilities. It is estimated across the lifetime of these goals (10 years) around 20,000 children will have the benefit of using them at Holwell Recreation Ground. The club also received grant funding of £700 from Southern Rural Community Forum.
Caudwell Youth has been awarded £1,800 to support their work with at-risk young people aged 11 to 24 in Hitchin. The funding will contribute to the salary of a Youth Support Coordinator and provide training for volunteer mentors. Through tailored one-to-one mentoring and practical help with education, housing, and wellbeing, Caudwell Youth empowers young people to build resilience and achieve brighter futures.
Cllr Val Bryant, Executive Member for Community & Partnerships, said “These grants reflect the diverse needs of our community, from supporting carers and young people to celebrating heritage and enhancing sporting opportunities. We’re proud to work with these organisations to make a positive difference in residents’ lives.”
For further details on these projects or to apply for future grants, visit: Community grants
*Subject to necessary formalities
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