ICKLETON COMMUNITY PUB LIMITED

MARCH NEWS​​

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Grant Funding Secured!

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We’re totally thrilled to announce that we have been awarded THREE grants, which will make a huge difference in moving our project forward:

 

We will receive a fantastic £26,464 from the Thalia WB Community Fund towards purchasing brand new kitchen equipment for the pub, including ovens, fridges, fryers and microwaves. Not only does this funding mean we will have a hygienic, modern, well-equipped kitchen, it also allows us to replace old and inefficient gas appliances with electric so we will be using more clean energy. Thalia WB Community Fund awards grants to support community, environmental and heritage projects run by non-profit organisations based in Cambridgeshire, within 10 miles of a landfill site. The fund is managed by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation and is part of a voluntary environmental tax credit scheme called the Landfill Communities Fund.  

 

South Cambs District Council have generously awarded us the sum of £22,458 as part of the Net Zero Villages Grant scheme to help us reduce energy consumption and running costs, increase sustainability and create a warmer, more comfortable, and more welcoming space that can be enjoyed all year round. Funding for the scheme was provided by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, with supplementary funds contributed by the District Council.The grant will fund the installation of secondary glazing, insulation, LED Lights, replacement radiators and programmable thermostats. 

 

South Cambs District Council have also awarded us a £1,844.25 Community Chest Grant under the biodiversity section to bring the pub garden back to life. Together with hanging baskets on the pub walls, the plan is to have colour and interest in the garden all your round, with a wildlife area, small play area and cycle rack, all installed and maintained by local volunteers, making what today looks an ‘unloved’ garden into a place that will offer facilities to welcome locals, cyclists and other visitors alike. The Council very much approved of the project and the vast amount of community help that we have had to get the garden back in shape. 

 

These grants are a game-changer, allowing us to fully realise the potential of the pub and garden and will enable us to create a sustainable business that can serve the community for years to come. With this funding, we can provide a comfortable, welcoming environment for both staff and customers, making the pub a thriving hub for socialising, dining, and community events.

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