Our Latest Fund Recipients
£200,000 has been awarded in community project funding since the Community Benefit Fund conception. Below are examples of some of the projects that Lancaster University has supported recently.
Applications flooded in this year, meaning we have had to be selective of the projects awarded funding. The quality of the applications received was high making selection challenging.
Recent projects
Fairfield Nature Reserve
The Fairfield Association – Flora & Fauna Nature Reserve Path Project
Project to install benches along the new Pony Wood Path part of the Fauna and Flora Nature Reserve.
Stodday Picnic Area
Installation of community facilities at the Stodday Picnic area on the Lune Cycle Path, including a picnic table, benches and resurfacing works and further public and installation of new public benches on Hala Hill and Little Fell Lane.
Moorside School
Funding towards the construction of a sustainable living and learning space for children who require additional teaching at a level specific to them.
Scotch Quarry Community Park
Funding towards planting and upkeep of a hazel coppice at Scotch Quarry Community Park in Lancaster City Centre.
Greaves Park
Project in 2022 to create a ‘tree trail’ in Greaves Park, Lancaster, through identifying the native and unusual non-native trees with a series of signs & labels to improve public understanding of the park's wildlife.
Other projects include
Wild flower planting along the verges of Bailrigg Lane and works to improve accessibility to two footpaths in Scotforth, to help complete a project forming a circular walk around rural south Lancaster.
Design and printing of ‘London Underground style’ map of Lancaster District Bus Routes, updated Leaflets and posters for Lancaster Bus Station to help with accessibility and the promotion of public transport.
Project to improve accessibility and usability of two footpaths in Scotforth with improvements to stiles, gates and surfacing for the Lancaster Ramblers Association.
