Supporting local community projects through the Cheshire West Crowd

Cheshire West and Chester Council has handed out more than £210,000 as part of the latest funding round on the Cheshire West Crowd.

The initiative allows everyone to put forward community-led projects and attract funding to make the borough more vibrant, resilient and connected.

During this latest funding round, projects have been pitching to the Council for funding through the Community Innovation Fund and Climate Change Emergency Fund, with further donations set to be made by the Council in the coming weeks.

Since the initiative was first launched, the Cheshire West Crowd has helped 135 projects raise nearly £2 million from nearly 6,600 backers.

Projects in the latest funding round backed by the Council include support for the Christmas and winter period, renovations to community buildings, health and wellbeing activities, gardening projects and much more.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of the Council and Champion of the Cheshire West Crowd, said:

“We have some excellent projects using the Cheshire West Crowd in this latest funding round.

“We’re delighted to have Council funding available so we can support projects and help bring their ideas to life.

“As well as pitching to the Council for funding, projects will be receiving donations from local residents, charitable foundations and businesses.

“The great thing about the Cheshire West Crowd is how flexible it is and how it can help bring everyone in the local community together.

“In previous funding rounds, we’ve seen small, medium and large projects launch following a successful crowdfunding campaign on the Cheshire West Crowd.

“If there is a project close to your heart, I’d encourage you to consider supporting it as these projects will make a real difference to local people.”

While some projects have already hit their crowdfunding targets, others are still calling on the support of the local community.

Check out the different projects

Pictured - Hob Hey Wood Friends Group has used the Cheshire West Crowd to keep this ancient woodland accessible for safe walks and access to wildlife and plants.