New funding opportunities for Medway

THE Rochester Bridge Trust has pledged £100,000 to support charitable projects which will enrich the lives of people living in Medway.

The Rochester Bridge Trust has been providing passage over, under or across the River Medway from medieval times to the present day. It has pledged £100,000 to be administered by experienced grant-makers Kent Community Foundation, to support charitable projects within Medway.

The Trust has pledged this funding to charitable organisations requiring financial support for projects that promote traditional crafts and skills ito mprove the habitat or advance amateur sport on the River Medway.

Kent Community Foundation will consider applications of up to £10,000 for one of these three criteria:

• The promotion of traditional crafts and skills in the built environment, agriculture and the conservation of historic bridges.
• The advancement of environmental protection or improvement on the River Medway and its banks in Rochester and Strood.
• Community development and advancement of amateur sport through access to and appropriate use of the River Medway.

Nicola Parks, Director of Charitable Projects, Rochester Bridge Trust, said:

“We are delighted to be working with Kent Community Foundation. They have fantastic knowledge of grassroots organisations working for the benefit of the Medway community and we know their experience will ensure the money is directed to where it will have a profound impact.”

Bruce Topham, Grants Manager, Kent Community Foundation, said:

“The team at Kent Community Foundation is looking forward to receiving applications for funding from The Rochester Bridge Trust. We understand that completing a funding application can feel a little daunting but we are here to help. There is lots of advice on our website and the team is very happy to answer calls or emails to offer support and advice.”

To contact Kent Community Foundation about funding for charities and community groups email admin@kentcf.org.uk or visit: www.kentcf.org.uk/funding_support for advice on applying for funding.