Four towns have beaten off competition from across the north of England to win recognition for their efforts to nurture thriving communities. The Community Hub in Wooler, Malton’s Food Lovers’ Market, a Pickering Park and Bedale’s Bakery receive accolades.
In just one year Bedale Community Bakery has established a sustainable social enterprise, employing three people and working with over 20 volunteers, and received widespread awards and national television coverage thanks to BBC’s Countryfile programme.
The Rural Economy Grant scheme is open for applications from rural based enterprises. Grants of £25k to £1m are available to businesses in rural areas in England.
AMT exists for its members’ benefit. So we’re delighted that across a range of key performance indicators, members have rated AMT’s performance as better than ever before. We’ve worked harder than ever on members’ behalf in the last 12 months – and we’re thrilled that members have noticed the difference!
Town partnerships, social enterprises, charities and voluntary organisations in coastal areas be aware – the Coastal Communities Fund will open for initial expressions of interest soon.
The 2012 Action for Market Towns National Awards are a chance for you to shout from the rooftops about the work you are doing in your town and to inspire other towns. Be bold, loud, and proud about your achievements! The awards offer recognition for the innovation and creative ideas which many small towns are [...]
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