Swimming pool given £10k grant to keep it afloat

Tadcaster Swimming Pool Trust has been awarded £10,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund towards utility and insurance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The outbreak of the virus and the consequent shutdown of businesses as of March 23 has left the sport and physical activity sector facing a period of uncertainty.

In response, on March 31 Sport England announced a £195m package to help the sport and physical activity sector through covid-19.

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Chris Porter, Facility Manager, said: “We are truly grateful for the grant of £10,000 from the Sport England Community Emergency Fund.

“The money will be spent on the ongoing costs for utilities and insurance.

“Over the last three months we have had no income and we have had to make some difficult decisions.

“It’s great that Sport England recognizes the value we add to our community through our services mainly delivered by volunteers.”

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Within the package is a £20m Community Emergency Fund, of National Lottery money to fund those who have a role in supporting the nation to be active but are experiencing short-term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the impact of coronavirus.

The grant will allow Tadcaster Swimming Pool Trust to pay ongoing utility and insurance costs during the closure. These costs are significant and with no income, it is extremely important to the Trust.

Chris addeed: “The Trust is working through financial plans to guarantee the future of the Trust. We will open when it is safe to do so.”  

Tim Hollingsworth, Sport England’s Chief Executive, said: “We want the vital grassroots organisations that make sport and physical activity happen in this country to not just to come through this crisis but to be in a position to thrive again in the future.”

“We are proud to be able to provide vital funding.”

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