Sixteen community groups across Norfolk and Suffolk are set to share a combined windfall of nearly £21,000.

The money was raised by staff and partners for the community fund of Lovewell Blake, a firm of chartered accountants and financial planners.

A wide range of charities, voluntary groups and community organisations across the two counties have received grants ranging from £300 to £2,000 to help deliver a variety of community activities. 

The recipients were chosen by a panel of Lovewell Blake staff, assisted by the Norfolk and Suffolk Community Foundations, which administer the fund.

The organisations receiving grants were:

Norfolk

Attleborough Players - £2,000 to purchase sound equipment for use in their productions

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Attleborough Players were among the groups to receive a slice of Lovewell Blake's £21,000 community fund. Attleborough Players were among the groups to receive a slice of Lovewell Blake's £21,000 community fund. (Image: Submitted)

St George’s Colegate PCC - £2,000 to improve the church's kitchen for use at community events

Saham Toney Garden Allotment Association - £2,000 to purchase a sit-on mower

Transforming Local Communities CIC - £1,600 to purchase equipment that will support litter picking events in Drayton, Taverham and Mile Cross

2nd Reepham Scout Group - £1,031 to purchase a range of equipment for use across scout, cub and beaver sections

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Bike Active Norfolk - £1,000 to help set up a disability cycling group for children, including the purchase of specialist equipment

OUTPOST Horsford Youth - £1,000 to contribute to annual rental, activity and equipment costs

The Shed Wymondham - £810 to purchase folding tables, a laser printer and a bike rack

2nd and 7th Norwich Brownie Pack - £714 to provide racking and boxes to help with storage of equipment and materials

1st Watlington and Runcton Holme Guides - £685 to purchase sleepover equipment

1st Wroxham Guides - £600 to purchase equipment for activities, and to deliver a yoga session for the guide unit

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Beccles & Bungay Journal: Beccles Amateur Sailing Club will be able to upgrade their boats after a £1,000 grant from Lovewell Blake's Community Fund. Beccles Amateur Sailing Club will be able to upgrade their boats after a £1,000 grant from Lovewell Blake's Community Fund. (Image: Courtesy of Beccles Amateur Sailing Club)

Suffolk

AFC Cedars in Stowmarket - £2,000 to purchase a team training kit

Bucklesham and Foxhall Community Council - £2,000 to provide an accessible roundabout for the play area in the village

Woodbridge Cricket Club - £2,000 towards the purchase of a bowling machine

Beccles Amateur Sailing Club - £1,000 to upgrade boats

1st Deben Valley Scout Group - £300 to purchase camp cooking facilities