Crowdfund Salford helps community hub dream

Plans for a new community hub in Peel Park, Little Hulton have taken another step forward.

Local charity CommUNITY Little Hulton used Crowdfund Salford to raise £20,000 towards their ambition of leasing and extending Peel Park Pavilion.

They aim to bring all their services under one roof, give young people experience in construction by building part of the new hub and provide a cafe, community space, classroom and youth centre.

“We can apply for a government grant but need match funding so we turned to Salford Crowdfunder,” said Alison Jones of CommUNITY Little Hulton.

“Over 130 people contributed and Salford City Council matched that with £6,385 through Crowdfunder and another £3,615 from their devolved budget grant to help us hit our target.”

The charity, which grew from Big Local, provides a range of community support including a food club, social groups and the Youth Unity youth club. Local volunteers play a key part.

Crowdfund Salford enables people, organisations and community groups to test local support for their initiative by raising money to win match funding of up to £10,000 from City Mayor Paul Dennett. Projects must benefit Salford and support one of the council’s Great Eight priorities to create a fairer, greener and healthier Salford.

Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/salford or www.salford.gov.uk/communityfunds for more information.