Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority announce
(Thursday 7th August) the six confirmed public sector
and community organisations that have successfully secured
funding through the Opportunity Fund.
This funding initiative is designed to empower local projects
that drive meaningful impact, with grants ranging from £50,000 to
£150,000 - each focused on strengthening community resilience and
enhance the lives of residents across the region.
Additional funding announcements are anticipated in the coming
weeks, subject to final confirmation.
The successfully confirmed recipients and their project focuses
are:
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Wildlife Trust – awarded £116,670 to install
five tilting weirs, enabling the restoration of degraded
peatland and the creation of new wetland habitat. This project
will play a key role in safeguarding local ecosystems and
enhancing bio across the region.
-
Wysing Arts Centre – received £95,762 to
improve their water management systems and enhance
biodiversity.
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Nene Park Trust - awarded £64,460 to restore
flood meadows, which will improve natural water retention,
boost biodiversity and enhance public access to nature.
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Burwell Community Sports Centre - granted
£148,500 to upgrade their energy efficiency, including solar
panels, insulation, heat pumps, air conditioning and electric
vehicle charging stations – all aimed at lowering operational
costs and supporting the centre's role as a sustainable
community hub.
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Buckden Rec and Village Trust - received
£130,000 to introduce green walls for improved air quality and
insulation, as well as innovative rainwater management systems
to boost climate resilience and reduce environmental impact.
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Project Abundance CIC - granted £110,000 to
develop composting facilities, including equipment purchases,
training programmes and volunteering opportunities.
Additional
announcements of successful funding are anticipated in the coming
weeks, subject to final confirmation.
These projects represent a diverse range of innovations and
improvements aimed at boosting sustainability, resilience, and
community well-being across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough, said
"With support from the Combined Authority grant, we're
revitalising community spaces, upgrading local facilities and
reinforcing our commitment to building connected, empowered and
resilient communities through meaningful collaboration.”
