Double fabulous news to share with all our supporters.!!! We were awarded £4000 from West Craven Committee, which means we have reached our target of £40000 for much needed work on the roof. We are hopefully having the work done at the end of January 2027 (weather permitting) ! We have been chosen by the Coop to be part of the Local Community Fund, to help upgrade our kitchen equipment and menu. https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/104803 So if you have a coop card, log into

Friends of Beamsley School on behalf of The Boyle & Petyt Primary School in Beamsley, applied for a grant from us in November 2025. They put the money towards the cost of repairing their climbing frame, which had been out of action for quite a while.

Lothersdale school applied for a grant from us in May 2026. They wanted to purchase a subscription to Music Express which provides quality and engaging music lessons. Quote from the school - At Lothersdale Primary School, we continue to use the music express online resources to support the teaching and delivery of music lessons across school. In class 2, we have been looking at the unit 'Animals' and thinking about the different sounds animals make. We have also explored the

Gisburn Road School applied for a grant from us in June 2026. They requested funding to go towards a STEM science workshop for year 6 to learn about electricity. This increases children's awareness and knowledge of possible careers within the industry.

St Michael + All Angels School in Foulridge applied for a grant from us in April 2026. They hired a drama group (Freshwater Theatre Group), to put on a workshop of the great Fire of London. Year 1 were involved in an interactive learning experience which is enjoyable and helps children retain the information better.

We are slowly working towards our target of £40,000 to completely refurbish the Grammar School roof, we have now reached £31,500. So far we have been awarded 2 grants, £2,000 from Earby Clarets and £5,000 from the Duchy of Lancaster. The rest is our own fundraising from the café and shop takings. Thank you all who have contributed in any way, as a certain advertisement says "every little helps". We are so grateful for all the support we get from you all. Photo taken in June

Salterforth Community Garden applied for a grant from us in May 2026, so they were able to buy compost to fill planters. The Community Garden provides access to a safe area of learning for children in the local area. They are taught how to plant and grow food, which creates a sense of ownership and community belonging.

Barnoldswick and Earby Amateur Swimming Club applied for a grant from us in March 2026. They were wanting to buy new polo shirts for the volunteers, so that they stand out to parents and children alike. The volunteers that get into the water require to be suitably covered to meet Swim England rules.

A big thank you to Lancashire Lieutenancy for the generous grant of £5,000 from the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, this will go towards the cost of our roof repairs at the Old Grammar School which is a grade 2* listed building and very fragile being over 400 years old. The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund is a registered charity which was set up in 1993, with the consent of the late Queen Elizabeth II, to support local worthwhile causes and community initiatives. We ar

Salterforth School All Stars applied for a grant from us in November 2025, as they wanted a new welly rack to support the forest school and have somewhere to hang the wellies to stop the classroom carpets getting ruined. The school also applied for a large learning rug for years 1 and 2 to be able to sit together and enjoy story time sessions.