Rotary Club of Middleton offers grants to local groups

Local charities and other worthy causes are being invited to bid for cash donations.

The Rotary Club of Middleton is set to hand out the proceeds from its annual fundraising to local community groups who apply to their Dragon's Den initiative.

Lee Wolf, The Rotary Club of Middleton said: “We are urging Middleton community groups, individuals and organisations to get in touch and apply for cash for their projects.

“We raise around £10,000 a year through various activities including Christmas street collections with Father Christmas and his sleigh and other fund gathering initiatives.

“Much of the cash is distributed within the local community, to charities, groups and individuals seeking financial support for a broad range of causes.”

The route to securing the support of Rotary Club of Middleton starts with the completion of a short, simple application form which should to be submitted by 31 August 2019. 

The shortlisted bidders will be invited to make a brief presentation to Rotary Club of Middleton members during September / October.

Cheques will be presented to successful applicants in January 2020 at their activity centre providing a photo opportunity and some well-deserved publicity.

Download the application form below.

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2019, completed applications can be emailed to rotary@leewolf.net

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