Work will begin on rebuilding a church hall in a Lincoln village shortly, after securing over £32,000 in funding.
Waste Recycling Environmental Limited (WREN), a non-profit environmental body which funds specific projects under the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF), granted £32,500 to the Cherry Willingham Church Hall on High Street.
The money will be used to insulate the hall, fit a new ceiling and install a new kitchen in the former Victorian school.
The work will be done by local companies Paul Maplethorpe Building Services Ltd and Lincs Kitchen Studio Ltd.
As well as WREN’s funding, a number of other organisations have helped raise money for the refurb, such as the Parish Council, village newsletter, community groups and individual donors.
Charles Parker, the Hall Treasurer, said: “We feel confident that this work will provide the village with a first class facility which shouldn’t need any further significant investment for a number of years.”
Mike Snell, General Manager External Affairs for FCC Environment, said: “The funding for the Cherry Willingham Church Hall refurbishment which has been awarded by WREN will create a real hub for the local community to come together.
“FCC Environment is all about helping people to improve their communities in a sustainable way and this project is a great example.
“We hope many people in Cherry Willingham will enjoy it for years to come.”
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