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Trio of local outdoor projects get Tesco funding boost

A trio of local projects are encouraging people to spend more time in the great outdoors thanks to funding from Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme.

Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative works in partnership with Groundwork to fund outdoor projects across Britain through the 5p levy on carrier bags.

Sampson Road Residents Association’s Community Safe Space project received £2,000 to regenerate derelict and neglected land into a garden. The group hopes the garden will provide a space for local residents to come together and enjoy nature.

Signpost Inclusion, which works to provide activities and support to children with autism and special needs, also received £2,000 for its inclusive outdoor family sessions.

Stockfield Community Association in Acocks Green received £1,000 for their ‘creative play’ programme aimed at encouraging families to make use of local outdoor space.

Vickie Dawkins, director at Signpost Inclusion, said “It goes without saying that getting out of the house and into the fresh air is going to have a massive benefit on our health – both mental and physical.

“It’s fun, great for relieving stress and anxiety and, perhaps most importantly, it gives families the opportunity to spend time together in a peaceful natural environment.”

Tracie Prestleton, Community Champion at Tesco Sheldon, said: “These projects are fantastic for the local community to support and we look forward to backing similar initiatives in the future.

“Since launching in 2015, Bags of Help has provided more than £67 million to over 21,000 local community projects.”

Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme funds thousands of local projects in communities across Britain, all voted on by customers in store. Grants are available of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 every two months.

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