A Huddersfield charity has given out almost £50,000 to good causes across the town.
Huddersfield Common Good Trust has helped 25 groups over the last year to the tune of more than £48,000.
The charity started by the Mayor of Huddersfield in 1962 has now well over £1m invested and it is run by eight Trustees who meet six times a year.
The money held by the Trust comes from several sources - legacies, donations and covenants from businesses in the town who wish to support the local community and from personal gifts. The funds are invested in stocks and shares to provide a regular income which is then given to groups in the community as grants.
Charitable, voluntary and sporting groups can apply for grants via the Trust website hcgtrust.org.uk
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Amongst the recent recipients were Almondbury Wesleyan Cricket Club, £2,000; Berry Brow Football Club, £3,000; Bradley Wood Scout Camp, £1,500; Holmbridge Cricket Club, £5,000, Honley Cricket Club, £2,000; Marsh Ladies Choir, £400; Yetton Together, £3,750; Berry Brow Carnival, £2,000; Castle Hill School, £5,000; Ruddi’s Retreat, £1,000; Wireless for the Blind, £330.
Learn 2 Fish received £3,000 and this group helps children not only gain an interest in fishing but understand how to fish safely and in a way that protects the environment.
