Stephen Crabb, MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire, will take part in a virtual funding workshop, with People’s Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups in Preseli Pembrokeshire. The session will give good causes in Mr Crabb’s constituency advice on how they can apply for funds to make a difference in their community.
The live Zoom event takes place on 1st October 1pm.
More than £10.6 million, raised thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery players, funded thousands of community groups and good causes across Britain last year. Thanks to changes to the charity lottery regulations and increasing support from players, over 3,500 grassroots organisations will receive a share of an almost £17 million funding pot in 2021.
Over £96,000, raised by People’s Postcode Lottery players, has already made a difference to many small, local good causes in Preseli Pembrokeshire.
Stephen Crabb MP said: “I know that the pandemic has been very difficult for many local charities, sports clubs and volunteer organisations in the county who just haven’t been able to fundraise in quite the same way for the past 18 months. For many this has left a big hole in the finances available for these important groups and their activities.
“The reason for asking People’s Postcode Lottery to hold a funding workshop in my constituency is because I want as many people as possible to have access to the information that they need to apply - which could be an important option for many to benefit from.
“I encourage anyone involved in any sports, charities, volunteer and community groups to find the time to log on for half an hour during a lunch break to find out more about this exciting scheme – it has the potential to boost much-needed funds for good causes in Pembrokeshire.”
Head of charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, Laura Chow added: “The money raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery is making a huge difference in communities across the country.
“We want to do all we can to help local charities and good causes successfully apply – particularly at a time when many are losing out on essential funds. Our free virtual workshop is a useful opportunity for smaller, local charities and groups to find out about the funding available, get pointers on applying and ask us any questions.”
More than £750 million has been raised for thousands of charities and good causes, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
To attend contact funding@postcodelottery.co.uk.