Mark Jenkinson, Member of Parliament for Workington constituency is thanking National Lottery players for their role in raising much-needed funding for local charities and community groups. The heartfelt thank you came as local groups received £32,545 of National Lottery funding, supporting their communities as they seek to overcome social and economic challenges caused by the pandemic and build back stronger.
Mark Jenkinson MP welcomes the grants and wants more local good causes to apply for National Lottery funding, saying it could be a lifeline as local people and communities rebuild from the impact of the pandemic.
Groups to have benefitted so far include Workington Town Council for their Yarn Bombing event at Vulcans Park.
The funding is being distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, which distributes money raised by National Lottery players. National Lottery players raise over £30 million each week for good causes throughout the UK.
Information about how to apply for funding can be found at The National Lottery Community Fund’s website: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Mark Jenkinson, Member of Parliament for Workington, said: “It’s heartening to see how many community groups have benefited from £32.454 of National Lottery funding in the Workington constituency. These groups are inspirational in the great work and support they provide to local people and their community through what have been some extremely difficult times.
“This year is an opportunity for community spirit to continue to shine as the UK hosts the Commonwealth Games and commemorates Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In 2022 communities will on build on this celebratory spirit by coming together to build stronger relationships.”
