Allotment project in £10k lift
A PROJECT which provides green spaces for families to grow their own food in one of Glasgow’s poorest areas has been given £10,000 to reach more people.
The Shettleston Community Growing Project said more people were coming forward, who were showing an interest in allotments.
The lotto funding will also be used to train unemployed volunteers in horticulture and fund a range of activities including after school groups and a Family Fun Day.
Over the past month, new company Multilotto.co.uk has been appealing for good causes around Scotland to receive grant funding.
Marion Bates, project co-ordinator at Shettleston Community Project, said: “We support a lot of families and this number is constantly increasing as more people show interest in growing their own food and living a healthier lifestyle.
“This makes funding such as this so very important to us and it will enable us to continue our work supporting people in community.
“I am overwhelmed at the generosity of Multilotto’s donation and delighted it’s come before I retire – now I really can leave on a high note.
“It will also help provide essential support and training for the volunteers, outdoor activities for the junior gardeners, including educational trips away and resources for the After School Club as well as continuing to make improvements to the local environment with the general repairs, maintenance and upkeep of the Community Garden.”
Andrew Clarke, head of communications at Multilotto, said: “We’ve had an overwhelming response to the call out across Scotland.
“The nomination for Shettleston Community Growing Project really stood out as they do some amazing work caring and supporting individuals and families who want to grow their own food.
“We’re absolutely delighted to present them with a £10,000 donation on behalf of Multilotto towards their ongoing work in Glasgow.” the local