Club Grants

Assistance for groups and clubs to re-start following Covid-19 lockdown

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DOES YOUR LOCAL CLUB OR GROUP NEED FINANCIAL HELP TO GET STARTED? WATTON ROTARY CLUB HAVE SET UP A FUND OF £1,200 TO HELP.

We understand it may be difficult for groups & clubs to re-start after the Covid-19 lockdown measures are released.We realise club attendee numbers may be down initially for many reasons.

So the Rotary Club of Watton & District are offering a small grant package for local clubs and groups within our area to help pay for venue hire to run your groups and clubs.

Simply send an e-mail to  grantswattonrotary@gmail.com  to request an application form.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date of 15 October 2020.

(Eligible areas are: Ashill, Bradenham, Carbrooke, Caston, Cressinghams, Great Hockham, Griston, Ovington, Sahams, Shipdham, Shropham, Watton)

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