By Lou Cunningham
Armley Action Team has been awarded £170,000 from the National Lottery’s Community Fund in recognition of the group’s contribution and work within the local area.
The funding will help to secure staff over a three-year period to support the development of the organisation and volunteer initiatives.
The mission statement of Armley Action Team (AAT) is that it exists to help Armley ‘thrive, not just survive’.
The group has been responsible for re-energising the annual Armley Festival, and being involved in partnership work to make the Town Street area a better place for everyone through street markets, ‘in bloom’, litter picks and the street ambassadors programme.
AAT recently held an event for volunteers and partners and partners to celebrate the first birthday of the opening of Bundles, a re-use preloved items shop for 0-18’s and Yum, the Community Pantry and Fridge.
Chair of Armley Action Team, Louise Megson said: “My fellow board members and I are absolutely delighted to be awarded the National Lottery funding. We are determined to continue the positive work that we have started over the past few years and the funding will allow us to develop ideas and be able to reach more people. We would also like to thank the community for supporting us.”
- If anyone would like further information on getting involved or volunteering with any aspects of Armley Action Team, e-mail armleyactionteam@gmail.com.
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