FCC Communities Foundation Funding Award
October 11, 2021
The final phase of funding has been approved for a much needed new clubhouse for Market Weighton Lawn Tennis Club.
The FCC Communities foundation has awarded the club £55,130.00 allowing the project to go ahead. The money will be used towards building a safe and modern clubhouse with a great communal space and changing facilities which both members of the club and adults and children in Market Weighton and the surrounding villages will benefit from.
Judy Copeland, the club chairperson commented on how exciting the anticipation of this new facility is.
‘This will make a huge difference in how we can develop the opportunity for children and adults of all ages to become involved with the game of tennis and ensure the longevity of the club which is now in its 100th year. During the pandemic the club has seen alot more people take up the sport not only for the physical gains but also the social benefit of interacting with others and being part of a community. It’s fantastic that FCC Communities Foundation has awarded us this money and we are looking forward to the new clubhouse taking shape over the next 6 months.’
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund. Richard Smith, the grant manager for Humber, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Market Weighton Lawn Tennis Club – New Clubhouse project and pleased our funding will benefit so many people across Humber. FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that improve local communities and we’re looking forward to this one making a difference very soon.”
The club are hoping everything will be up and running for spring 2022.