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Community spirit can be found in the rural and urban areas on the Isle of Wight. We’ve gathered together stories that explicitly focus on the Island’s community to share with you.

They might be about a new volunteering scheme, charitable event or grants for local groups. If you have some community information you’d like to share with our readers, get in touch.

20, December 2021·1 min read

£21,000 raised at Mountbatten’s annual Gift Fair

Shoppers flocked to Bembridge Sailing Club last month, where more than 25 boutique and high-end stalls sold unique gifts for Christmas

17, July 2018·1 min read

£25,000 boost for East Wight heritage projects

Money has been shared with projects aimed to improve access to local nature reserves, conserve our most important historic buildings and enabling people of all ages and ability to take an active role in celebrating our cultural heritage.

15, August 2024·1 min read

£25,000 boost for Footprint Trust to support fuel poor households on the Isle of Wight

Footprint Trust lands a £25k grant to help fuel-poor households on the Isle of Wight

6, December 2011·3 min read

£250,000 Funding Boost for Grassroots Schemes

Parish and town councils are set to be offered a share of £250,000 by the Isle of Wight Council to fund grassroots initiatives to boost the Island's economy.

26, November 2012·1 min read

£30,000 boost to expand support service

Way Forward will be extending their services to those in West Wight thanks to a funding boost

Cheque presentation being made with volunteers 2021

14, October 2021·1 min read

£30,000 for Age UK raised at the Isle of Wight’s largest garden fair

The money will be put to good use, providing older Islanders who have no one else to turn to, with vital help and support

L-R Delyth Horsley, Maurice Preece, Derek Williams, Veronica Hattersley, Geoff Hattersley, Pat Goodridge (all from Havenstreet Community Association) and Joe Robinson (Island Roads)

5, January 2022·5 min read

£30,000 of funding presented to five Isle of Wight good causes

Isle of Wight Foundation chairman says they are "really pleased to be able to support such worthy projects which each in their own way will have a hugely positive impact on the people they support"

13, December 2016·2 min read

£30,000 raised by JP Morgan staff for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

A whopping £29,788.84 was recently presented by JP Morgan Bournemouth employees to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust after raising the funds during the Round the Island Race in July.

30, November 2022·1 min read

£33,000 raised at the Isle of Wight’s largest Garden Fair will stay on the Island to support older residents

100 per cent of the funds raised from the fair will stay on the Island, directly supporting Age UK Isle of Wight’s Good Neighbour Scheme to continue to provide vital companionship to those with no one to turn to

29, October 2008·1 min read

£3k Grant Awarded To Ventnor Partnership by Police Authority

News reaches us that a new project by the Ventnor Partnership has just been awarded £3,000 by the Police Authority’s...

27, February 2016·3 min read

£3m boost for the Isle of Wight economy thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery

The champagne corks have been popping today and no doubt there'll be plenty of celebrations tonight as Islanders scoop an incredible £3m prize pot from the People’s Postcode Lottery.

19, February 2016·1 min read

£3m People’s Postcode Lottery to be shared on the Isle of Wight

'PO30 1' has been named as winning sector in the People's Postcode Lottery, meaning players could be in for a treat later this month. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has previously benefited from this invaluable funding.

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