Apply for share of £10,000 Melton community funding pot

Hundreds of beneficiaries have been allocated money from the Make It Happen Scheme over the years and this year we have decided to rename it the Ragdale Hall Spa Community Chest, with a £10,000 cash pot to allocate.

We are inviting organisations and causes from the Melton borough to apply for a share of the fund – applications can be made for any amount from £100 to £1,000 as we aim to support as many groups as we can.

Hugh Wilson, managing director at Ragdale Hall Spa, said: “We’re very excited to be relaunching Make It Happen, now under the new name the Ragdale Hall Spa Community Chest.

"2023 marks 50 golden years of Ragdale Hall Spa, and the 15th year of the awards, so what better time for a refresh.

“As a business we are proud to be part of the local community with many of our guests and suppliers and almost all of our 500-plus employees coming from the local area.

"The Ragdale Hall Spa Community Chest gives us a chance to give something back to the community and support an even wider group of people and organisations.”

To apply, you will need to email [email protected] and include the name of your organisation, how much you would like from the funding pot, what you will use the money for and a short description of your organisation. Please also send any photos you have to illustrate your group or cause.

Deadline for applications is Thursday April 27 at 4pm. Cheques will be presented to beneficiaries at an evening event at Ragdale Hall Spa on Monday June 12.

Mr Wilson added: “When this year’s awards are completed, we will have been able to give over £150,000 to more than 200 deserving schemes.

“We encourage local groups, charities, and organisations to get their applications in for a share of the £10,000 pot.

"This year we’re also keen to receive applications for schemes and projects that have a focus on sustainability and are aimed at helping transform the local community or environment.”