Lucky 13 projects share almost £30,000 from Stansted Airport Community Fund
Stansted Airport Community Fund (SACF) has awarded nearly £30,000 to 13 projects across East Herts and West Essex.
The SACF offers grants of up to £5,000 to initiatives aimed at improving community life, the environment and conservation within a 10-mile radius of the airport.
The independent committee representing local authorities and airport stakeholders meets quarterly to discuss applications and decide how the funds will be distributed.
So far this year the fund has donated more than £182,000 to charities and community groups in the area.
Vice-chair Dan Turpin said: “We’re thrilled to be able to support these 13 incredible organisations that are doing such important work in our local community. It’s great to see the positive impact the fund is having on the local community.
“As a responsible neighbour, we are committed to supporting the local community in which we operate, and we look forward to continuing to make a difference in the years to come.”
Recipients include:
Flight Lieutenant Jaden Barber, from the air cadets, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Stansted Airport Community Fund for this generous grant. Their support enables us to deliver high-quality training to our cadets.
“The two flight simulator PCs, combined with an interactive TV, bring our squadron up to date with modern advancements, allowing us to provide top-tier instruction. Cadets will now have access to the latest Blue and Bronze Wings training syllabus, enhanced by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.”
Other recipients were: St Clare Hospice; St John’s Arts and Recreation Association, Harlow; Debden Parish Council; 2317 Harlow Air Cadets; Stebbing Village Stores; Wareside Entertainers; Reach Group Community Projects, Dunmow; and Country Trust.
