The aim of the grants programme is to fund activities and projects which will benefit those living in the Aylesbury Estate regeneration area. Here’s a summary of the projects that the grants are funding.

From That To This will run a ‘Skills For Life’ project where attendees will learn sewing and other craft skills over a 10 week period. One of the aims of the project is to promote inclusion and encourages everyone of all abilities to intermingle, learn from and relate to each another. At the end of the project, an event will be held so that participants’ achievements and new skills can be showcased to family and friends.

Grow London CIC, who run a community garden, have applied for funding to employ a community grower. The grower will run a programme of gardening workshops and volunteering sessions, aimed at developing food growing skills and enabling wider participation in the community garden.

And cycling charity, Community Cycleworks, will use their funds to run a project with a series of activities to encourage more people to get into cycling. Local residents will get the opportunity to attend bike maintenance workshops, try out BMX track sessions, hear a talk from some famous cycle tourists and take part in a photography competition.

Congratulations to those who were awarded funding and thanks to all those who applied. Look out for information about how you can get involved in these projects in the new year.