A community group based in Stonehouse has received a grant of more than £15,000 to support their work.
It Takes a Village Plymouth CIC will use the funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a year-long programme of exciting and educational and planet-friendly activities for families at their Sustainability & STEAM Village in The Plot, in Union Street, Plymouth.
The grant will specifically support the delivery of regular Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths (STEAM) sessions for families, as well as Swap & Shop events, which will provide local people with the opportunity to exchange clothes, shoes, and other items.
The initiative is designed to support people facing more challenges because of the cost of living crisis, bring people together and provide children with access to enriching educational experiences to help them fulfil their potential.
The first of these newly funded events took place on February 8, with fun-filled STEAM Stay & Play sessions for families, and a clothing Swap & Shop running alongside.
Future sessions will continue to encourage creativity and learning, helping young people and their families in the local area to explore a wide range of STEAM subjects in a hands-on, interactive way.
Director Mel Tucker said:
“We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded this funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. It will allow us to provide valuable support to families in Stonehouse, enhancing access to creative educational activities, sustainable, affordable clothing, and strengthening our community.
We’re all so excited about these sessions and look forward to seeing the positive impact they’ll have.”
For more information visit www.takesavillageplymouth.com
