LUDLOW Rotary Cares’ is the name the Club has given to a scheme aimed at encouraging applications from charities and other organisations supporting community life which could benefit from a modest grant of up to £500.

The Rotary Clun holds fund raising events throughout the year with the largest being the annual Dog Day at Stokesay Court in July.

Unfortunately the weather was bad for the event in 2022 and in previous years the Covid-19 pandemic meant that the club was not able to hold the fund raiser.

Over the past eight years the Rotary Club of Ludlow has been able to invest over £40,000 from funds it has raised in over 85 local community projects in and around Ludlow through this scheme. After two years when fund raising has been difficult due to Covid restrictions, the Club is delighted to be able to invest again in the community.

The Club intends to be open minded about the types of activities it will support so long as the project or programme responds to a community need in or within 15 miles of Ludlow and meets its criteria on the giving of grants. What the Club will need to understand is exactly what the money will be used for, who will benefit from it and how much difference it will make.

Further information can be found on the website www.ludlowrotaryclub.org.uk which includes details of the criteria that will be applied and a simple application form.

Organisations which meet the criteria will need to get their applications in by April 17. Those shortlisted will be invited to an evening event at Ashford Carbonell Village Hall on May 23 at which they will be asked to explain their project for a few minutes to a small panel. There will also be an opportunity to meet other applicants as well as members of the Rotary Club. Cheques will be handed out very soon.afterwards.

The Club is keen to hear from a wide range of organisations including those that have applied in the past or have been awarded grants in the past, so if involved in or are aware of one which might benefit, take a look at the website and follow the link to download an application form. For further information email lrc@ludlowrotaryclub.org.uk .