Sofia Construction Community Fund
Community groups and charities in East Cleveland can apply for grants through Tees Valley Community Foundation.
APPLY TO THE SOFIA FUND
Local groups and charities in East Cleveland are able to apply for grants the construction community fund launched by Sofia and managed and distributed by Tees Valley Community Foundation (TVCF).
The £150,000 fund is now available to community groups and charities serving residents living close to the project including Marske-by-the-Sea, New Marske, Yearby, Wilton Village, Kirkleatham, Lazenby, Old Lackenby, South Lackenby, Whale Hill, Eston, Grangetown and Redcar East.
Grant applications are invited from any constituted groups working across the area of benefit. There will be particular interest in applications addressing key community issues such as social isolation or the effects of poverty, and projects that improve the environment or support sustainability.
Interested applicants should go to the Tees Valley Community Foundation website and follow the “apply for a grant” links specifying the ‘Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Construction Fund’. Organisations requiring any help or support with their application can contact them via email with any enquiries.
What has the fund supported?
What has the fund supported?
Marske on a Mission Soup Social
Sofia’s grant will support the group’s expansion of their Soup Social - Soulful Support initiative allowing them to introduce a mental health provision.
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Renovation works begin at the Marske Centre
New flooring is being installed at the Marske Centre following the award of a significant grant from the RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm’s Construction Fund.
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Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Funding a free mini countryside festival called Nature comes to Grangetown to encourage community engagement with local green spaces and a closer connection with nature.
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Marske on a Mission
Helping combat isolation and issues caused by poverty through the provision of a place to go and social support.
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Redcar and Eston School Sport Partnership plus Cleveland School Sport Partnership
Cycling sessions for pre-schoolers to coincide with the Women’s Cycling Tour and National Championships
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Eston Arts Centre
Through Lets Pedal, local people who face health barriers will be able to get involved and celebrate the British Cycling National Championships local route through Redcar and Cleveland.
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New Marske Harriers
Helping to fund a 2.5 kilometre illuminated circular running route along the coast between Redcar and Markse to support community fitness and well-being.
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Normanby Community Forum
Providing funds to enable volunteers improve and maintain the Normanby Wildlife Garden, ensuring it is a green space for the local community.
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Friends of Eston Cemetery
Sofia will fund specialists to upgrade the cemetery entrance and ensure a welcoming first impression for visitors.
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Groundwork North East
Supporting Youth Shack, a programme to help young people post-pandemic, particularly around mental health, well-being, confidence and employability skills.
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