Lottery grants awarded to Wigan

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72 matching grants found.

Date Recipient Amount Distributing Body
25 Aug 2016 Owen Lowery

Owen s Poetry

£10,000 Arts Council England
19 Jul 2015 Downall Green Independent Methodist Church

The funding will be used to improve toilet facilities and replace flooring in their community hall. This will enable the organisation to make their community building fully accessible and safe for all user groups.

£10,000 Big Lottery Fund
14 May 2015 The John Eddleston Field Society

Protection of Pitches at Rainford Road Playing Fields

£17,792 Sport England
7 Oct 2014 Garswood Primary School

Garswood Primary School WW1 Commemoration Week

£5,900 Heritage Lottery Fund
29 Nov 2013 The John Eddleston Field Society

Protection of Pitches at Rainford Road Playing Fields

£50,000 Sport England
30 Jul 2013 St Aidan's CofE Community Primary School Billinge

This is a project by a school in St Helen's. The organisation will use the funding to provide play safe surfacing for their playground to allow safe play all year round and support their larger project of play for all within the wider school community. Th

£10,000 Big Lottery Fund
19 Jul 2013 Owen Lowery

Rego Retold

£10,000 Arts Council England
2 Aug 2012 Billinge Football Club

Billinge FC New Changing Rooms 2012

£47,000 Sport England
6 Jul 2011 Billinge Buddy Group

This is a project to purchase marquees and carry out interactive consultations with various members of the community regarding the activities and facilities they wish to see in the area. This will enable them to attend fundraising events and plan their fu

£5,958 Big Lottery Fund
11 May 2010 St Aidan's CofE Community Primary School Billinge

This school will use funding to run an inclusive mountain biking club targeted at pupils and their parents from a low socio-economic background and a local cluster of primary schools. It will also target children not enthused by team-based sports. This wi

£9,831 Big Lottery Fund
6 Nov 2009 Heroes Return Award to an individual

A Second World War veteran from Lancashire has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in September of this year. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

£875 Big Lottery Fund
27 Aug 2009 Billinge Health & Fitness Studio C.I.C

Billinge Community Health & Fitness Programme

£9,853 Sport England
18 Jun 2009 Heroes Return Award to an individual

A Second World War veteran from East Ayrshire has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in October of this year. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

£875 Big Lottery Fund
11 Mar 2009 Garswood Primary School

This primary school will use an award to purchase equipment in order to install an adventure trail on the school grounds. The trail will be made available to all pupils and will promote physical activity and problem solving during non-curriculum hours.

£10,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
17 Nov 2008 Billinge St Aidan s Primary School

Pipsqueak Music

£14,848 Arts Council England
12 Nov 2008 Birchley St Mary's Catholic Primary School

This school will use funding to turn a woodland area into an area where children can learn about nature and the environment. The area will provide a natural environment where children can be taught lessons and will also give them the opportunity to look

£7,916 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
9 Jun 2008 Billinge Football Club

This football club will use an award to provide further development opportunities for both volunteers and senior academy development. Sports coaches and volunteers being appropriately qualified will lead to an increase in membership and participation opp

£9,570 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
10 Mar 2008 St Helens District Sports Council

This group provides resources to the public regarding sporting opportunities and supports sports related organisations and individuals in all areas of development. The award is for a project to develop the group's marketing strategy through upgrading thei

£9,850 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
20 Aug 2007 Haresfinch Amateur Rugby League Football Club

This rugby club will use an award to run a multi-sports skills programme to involve all interested primary schools in the borough of St Helens. The project will aim to improve motivation, confidence, nutrition, respect and wellbeing among local children.

£10,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
30 May 2007 Named Individual

Cannes Bursary 2007

£500 UK Film Council
30 Mar 2007 St Helens YMCA

This YMCA will use an award to organise a programme of mini-squash development within primary schools in the region it serves. Staff and pupils will learn new skills and will take part in inter-school mini-squash festivals.

£10,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
27 Mar 2007 Billinge Agility Club

Billinge Agility Club are a new group, providing agility dog training and basic dog obedience training. The award will provide several four week structured courses, aimed at achieving interaction with dog, dog owner and instructor. Participants of all a

£4,653 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
23 Nov 2006 Far Atlantic Pictures/Mark Cripps

Mini Digi Short - The House

£2,250 UK Film Council
31 Aug 2006 Action and Resources in the Community

This Group Will Run A Series Of Activities For The Community. These Activities Will Include A 2 Week Play Scheme For Children, A 'Helathy Living Day' For Families, A Card Making Course, An Art Exhibition And A Christmas Social Disco. All Activities Will I

£6,363 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
31 May 2006 St Aidan's CofE Community Primary School Billinge

The award will support an out of school fitness club that will be available to children aged 4 to 9 years of age from this and related cluster schools. The club will teach the children good body management and the importance of keeping fit.

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
24 Oct 2005 Downall Green Residents and Tenants Association

A Project To Improve Health And Safety Features Of This Children-+S Playground For The Benefit Of People Living In Downall Green, St Helens. The Grant Will Pay For Tarmac Paths, Self-Closing Gates, Picnic Table, Contractor Fees

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
26 Sep 2005 Toxteth Music Programme

Piano, Keyboard And Guitar Lessons Will Be Held Free Of Charge For Local People From A Variety Of Backgrounds. The Classes Are Designed To Open Up Opportunities To Learn An Instrument For People Who Wouldn'T Normally Be Able To Access Due To Funding.

£4,957 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
24 Aug 2005 Heroes Return Award to an individual

A Second World War Widow from Wigan has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Malta in July of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Widow.

£875 New Opportunities Fund
1 Aug 2005 Rectory C of E Primary School

The Rectory Church of England Primary School will use an award to run a 'Home Front Week' project for the local community. There will be many actvities including veteran readings, mock air raids, dance and fashin workshops, th event will conclude with a c

£3,950 New Opportunities Fund
14 Oct 2004 Heroes Return Award to an individual

A Second World War Veteran from Wigan has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in  June of this year.

£300 New Opportunities Fund
1 Oct 2004 Heroes Return Award to an individual

A Second World War Veteran from Wigan has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in October of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Veteran.

£525 New Opportunities Fund
18 May 2004 Heroes Return Award to an individual

A Second World War Veteran from Lancs has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Veteran

£525 New Opportunities Fund
10 May 2004 Toxteth Music Programme

Toxteth Music Programme

£1,444 Arts Council England
12 Apr 2004 Billinge Juniors FC

This Groups Aim Is To Develop And Extend Participation Opportunities For Football, For All Members Of The Local Community. With A Grant It Would Extend And Develop The Club To A Higher Level Of Skills Progression. It Would Develop And Upgrade The Coach

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
12 Apr 2004 Billinge Mini Soccer FC

The grant will purchase equipment for each team as at the moment they currently borrow this from other sources. The soccer clubs are open to all of the community and are looking to market the teams to encourage girls to part in the sport of football.

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
12 Apr 2004 Billinge Football Club

The group is an amateur football club that have senior soccer teams. It is in the process of applying to the Mid Cheshire League. This membership requires higher standard of facilities. Its aim is to develop and extend participation for all members of

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
5 Jan 2004 St Helens District Sports Council

This Group Promote Sports Activities In St Helens And Will Develop A Project To Promote The Club To The Community And To Recruit New Volunteers. They Will Publish A Booklet That Outlines What Activities The Club Offers, Will Develop A Club Website And Wil

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
5 Jan 2004 Rainford Road Sheltered Housing

This Group Is Formed Of The Residents Of Sheltered Housing Accommodation And Provides Social And Recreational Activities For Its Members Who Are All Older People. With The Award It Will Arrange A Group Holiday To Llandudno For 30 People. The Holiday Is

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
26 Nov 2003 Downall Green United AFC

The Award Will Be Used To Initiate A Feasibility Study And Planning Application To Develop Playing Facilities On Land Recently Acquired. Feasibility Study Including Planning Application

£350 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
29 Sep 2003 West Park Warriors Football Club

This Club Will Purchase Equipment, That Will Enable The Warriors Team And The Variety Of Age Groups Within The Junior And Mini Sections To Train Safely And Attain The Skills To Play Rugby Union. Rhino Pass Trainer, Balls, Tees, Bags, Running Bag And Harne

£4,270 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
28 Jul 2003 Makerfield Ploughing Society

The Group Will Hold An Event Which Will Include Workshops, Competitions And Demonstrations In Ploughing And Agricultural Skills And Be Held Over A Period Of Two Days With A View To Building The Event Into An Annual Event Which Will Be Free To The General

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
28 Jul 2003 Toxteth Music Programme

This New Group Will Provide The Opportunity For Young People In Toxteth To Play A Musical Instrument. The Group Will Offer Regular Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet And Flute Lessons That Will Be Available To Young People In This Disadvantaged

£4,682 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
28 Jul 2003 The St Helens Branch of Arthritis Care

This Group Support People With Arthritis And Will Organise A Short Break For The Group'S Members Allowing Some Members That Are Unable To Get Away On Their Own A Chance For A Break. The Group Will Also Provide Four Day Trips For Members.

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
17 Mar 2003 Haydock Hawks Basketball Club

The new basketball club will commence more formalised training by bringing in professional coaches so that competitive activities can be started in a league.

£596 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
17 Mar 2003 Garswood Saints Women's Football Club

This Previously Funded WomenS Football Group Will Send New Volunteers On Training Courses To Enable Them To Provide Quality Coaching For The Members Of The Group. 10 Level 1 Football Coaching Courses, 3 Level 2 Courses And A Level 2 Treatment Of Football

£1,325 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
18 Feb 2003 Action Resoruces In The Community (ARC)

Barnardo-+s and the Children-+s Play Council work in partnership to deliver Better Play, a -ú10.8 million England-wide grant programme for distinctive and innovative children's play projects. The project offers inclusive play & leisure activities for the loc

£36,265 New Opportunities Fund
24 Jan 2003 Downall Green Residents and Tenants Association

This Community Group Is Planning To Develop A Children'S Play Area.

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
22 Nov 2002 Haresfinch Amateur Rugby League Football Club

This Rugby League Club Is Seeking Funding To Train Older Players And Parents To Train As Coaches And To Purchase Extra Equipment To Deliver Coaching Sessions.

£3,900 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
22 Nov 2002 Evergreen Society

This new group plan to provide social activities and stimulation for older people. It is seeking funding to send a group of 35 older people on a five day holiday.

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
20 Sep 2002 1st Ashton (Lord Gerard's Own) Scout Group

The project is to refurbish the Scout Group building. The grant, over one year, will contribute towards building refurbishment costs.

£29,220 Community Fund
26 Jul 2002 Motor Neurone Disease Association (South Lancs. Branch)

This Branch Of The Motor Neurone Disease Association Provides Support To People With The Disease, Including Provision Of Equipment, Respite Care And Volunteer Visitors. It Requests Funding For An Advertising Campaign. The Award Will Fund Production And

£2,600 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
25 Jul 2002 Billinge Chapel End Primary School

This Primary School Is Seeking Funding To Start Up An Extra Curricular Basketball Club. The Money Will Fund A Contribution Towards Equipment, Installation Of Goals, Basketballs, Vests, Bags, Volunteer Training Session And Professional Coaching.

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
19 Jul 2002 Action and Resources in the Community

This project will enable the work of the pilot study to continue which was funded initially by the Coalfield Regeneration Trust. ARC offers a range of services for the local community by providing information, advice, counselling, use of photocopier, fax

£59,847 Community Fund
2 Jul 2002 Downall Green Tenants & Residents Association

A development grant has been awarded towards the costs of a widespread community consultation on creating or enhancing a green space for local people. The project will produce a detailed design in the preparation for the grantee to apply for a full `creat

£2,483 New Opportunities Fund
28 Jun 2002 Ilyo Kwan Billinge Academy

This Group Provides Coaching In Taekwondo, And Is Seeking Funds To Purchase It'S Own Equipment. The Money Is For Trunk Protectors, Head And Groin Guards, Striking Pads, Arm And Shin Guards, Leather Mitts And Tkd Bags.

£1,772 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
28 Jun 2002 Downall Green Independent Methodist Church

This Organisation Runs A Wide Range Of Community Groups, Including Many Childrens Groups, Such As Summer Playschemes, And A Youth Club. It Is Seeking Funds To Improve Its Premises In Order To Continue These Services. The Money Is For Re-Newing The Comm

£5,000 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme
21 Jan 2002 St Helen's District Sports Council

Community Development Worker

£71,466 Sport England
29 Nov 2001 Beacon Seniors Over 60's Club

This recreational group for older people wishes to arrange a holiday for its members. The money is for a 5 day holiday for 44 people.

£5,000 Community Fund
29 Nov 2001 Billinge Eagles Amateur Rugby League Football Club

"This New Group Provides An Opportunity For Individuals To Participate In Rugby League Football. Club Is Requesting Start Up Costs Towards Equipment And Running Costs. The Money Will Fund Kit, Tackle Pads, First Aid Bag, Insurance And Travel Fees."

£2,180 Sport England
27 Sep 2001 Garswood Saints Women's Football Club

"This Womens Football Club Is Seeking Funding To Establish Three New Junior Teams, For U10, U12 & U14 Age Groups. The Money Is For Venue Hire And Equipment."

£4,224 Sport England
19 Jul 2001 Wigan Judo Club

"This New Judo Club, Afiliated To British Judo Association, Is Seeking Funding To Supoort A Programme Of Introductory Judo Courses In Ten Local Schools. The Money Is For 40 Judo Mats, Advertising, 60 Judo Suits And Transport Costs."

£4,567 Sport England
29 Sep 2000 Billinge History Society

This new group promotes interest in the history of Billinge Village and the surrounding areas. The planned history project involves publication of a book 'A History of Billinge', development of web site and enhanced monthly presentations to the local com

£4,700 Heritage Lottery Fund
29 Sep 2000 Garswood Saints Women's Football Club

This group provides football facilities for women and seeks funds to develop a junior section. 10 junior team manager courses 10 UEFA B Licence courses facility hire footballs goalposts

£4,650 Sport England
29 Sep 2000 St Helens Service Area Management Board

This new group aims to develop rugby league opportunities for people in the local community. The group seeks funds for a coaching programme and festival particularly aimed at children. coaching fees and training courses rugby equipment publicity printi

£4,130 Sport England
10 Aug 2000 Motor Neurone Disease Association (South Lancs. Branch)

This group provides support to people with Motor Neurone Disease and their carers. The group seeks funds for computer equipment. The money is for a laptop computer with printer, software and special keyboard and training.

£4,500 Community Fund
10 Aug 2000 Seneley and Garswood Junior Football Club

This group provides football training to boys and girls aged between 6 and 16. The project is to start an under 10 girls football team and assist with development of the other junior groups Money is for transport venue fees football kits tracksuits sp

£3,450 Sport England
10 Feb 2000 Birchley St Mary's Catholic Primary School

This primary school wishes to start an extra-curricular basketball development programme. The grant will fund 2 basketball hoops a wall mounted unit 12 basketballs membership of EBBA and and EBBA teacher training course.

£908 Sport England
1 Nov 1999 Billinge Millennium Arts Group

This New Group Will Work With Local Schools To Produce A Millennium Musical. The Grant Will Fund Professional Musical Tuition, Choreography, Singing And Acting Workshops, Marketing And Costumes.

£3,930 Arts Council England
1 Nov 1999 Age Concern Newton-Le- Willows

This group provides social clubs, luncheon clubs, information, entertainment and activities for older people. The purpose of the project is to raise funds towards the cost of a replacement minibus. The grant will assist with the costs of purchasing a new

£5,000 Community Fund
19 Mar 1997 Sorrel Quartet

Study and Performance in the community of a new quartet commision

£5,000 Arts Council England
11 Jun 1996 25th St Helens Disrict (Billinge) Scouts

To extend scouting activities to include access for disabled young people. The grant, over one year, is for the purchase of a new minibus with full safety fittings and a tail-lift for wheelchair users.

£26,000 Community Fund
22 May 1995 Garswood Football Club

Ground and dressing room improvements

£86,045 Sport England