Eastgate Village Hall receives funds of £19,000 to improve the fabric of the village to make it more energy efficient for the Eastgate residents, Durham.
Eastgate Village Hall received £19,000 from The Northern Powergrid Foundation to improve the fabric of the hall to be more energy efficient.
Stephanie Smart, Chairman of the Eastgate Village Hall Association said “We are pleased that The Foundation has supported our grant application to enhance the community facilities we offer at Eastgate Village Hall. The funds have allowed us to make the hall energy efficient, fit for purpose and accessible with the likes of double-glazed windows, motion sensor lights and LED lights internally and externally. Of the work delivered to date by local businesses our community has expressed a heartfelt thanks to the Foundation.”
In the picture L-R: Chris Mitchell, Northern Powergrid Regional Customer Service Manager, with representatives of Eastgate Parish Council and MP Richard Holden outside of Eastgate Village Hall.
The challenges for Eastgate, Durham, residents
Due to the remote location and the possibility of power interruptions at Eastgate, Durham the village hall association identified the need to improve facilities at the centrally located village hall so that it was of a high standard and can meet their needs.
The solution for Eastgate, Durham, residents
The Eastgate Village Hall Association identified the need to renovate the hall for it to be more efficient and modernised
Support from the Northern Powergrid Foundation
The Northern Powergrid Foundation supported the community project with a £19,000enhancing community facilities.
More about the Northern Powergrid Foundation
The Northern Powergrid Foundation’s mission, complementing Northern Powergrid’s ambition to be a force for good in the communities it serves, is to support communities most affected by changes in the economy, environment, and society because of the shifting energy landscape. This will be achieved by supporting projects focused on helping to tackle energy resilience during emergency events, vulnerability, fuel poverty, levelling the rural divide, innovation, social support, and community collaboration. Funds are available to support the communities across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire served by Northern Powergrid.