£10,000 from East Hampshire's Community Lottery is shared among local good causes
Twelve local community groups have been given a welcome boost this year with grants from the East Hampshire Community Chest.
Support for young families, play equipment for pupils, performing arts and improved community facilities are just some of the projects that will benefit from some extra funding, collected as donations through our popular community lottery.
Cllr Adeel Shah, EHDC Portfolio Holder for Community Development and Engagement, said:
“The Community Chest scheme has continued to grow year on year. Funds raised through the Community Chest enable us to provide vital additional support to local groups and community projects across the district.
It was a pleasure to review and support this year’s applications. The successful projects deliver a diverse and valuable range of services, and the grants awarded ensure benefits are felt throughout the entire district.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who donates so generously. Their contributions make a meaningful difference and allow us to support these outstanding organisations.”
The projects being supported in 2025 are:
Holybourne Theatre – £1,000 for rechargeable lights and thermostat heaters.
Headley Down Nature Reserve – £500 for its tenth anniversary tree area.
Petersfield Community Association/Centre – £310 for a dehumidifier.
Ropley Courtyard Community Shop – £952 for a refurbishment of the courtyard.
Petersfield Infant School Association (PISA) – £1,000 for a new adventure playground.
Petersfield Open Air Swimming Pool – £936 to purchase children’s rash vests.
Basingstoke & Alton Cardiac Rehabilitation Charity – £1,000 for telling the story –Raising awareness of cardiac health.
Petersfield Cricket Club – £1,000 to purchase of a second-hand mower.
Alton Rugby Football Club Limited – £800 for improvements to clubhouse, including storage for tables and chairs.
Weyford Association of Staff and Parents (WASPs) – £992 for cooking and nutrition
Dementia Friendly Hampshire – £1,000 for 'Nature Connections'
Y Plus Youth Services – £508 to upgrade internal doors to comply with Exam Board requirements.
Where does the money come from?
East Hampshire Community Chest is a grant scheme set-up to award funds raised through our community lottery.
The lottery has more than 70 local good causes signed-up who benefit from funds raised through regular payments from supporters. 60 per cent of every pound raised goes to local good causes, either directly or into the community chest fund. 10p from every ticket sold straight into the Community Chest pot.
If you would like to know more about this fund, please contact the community team communitygrants@easthants.gov.uk