A local community trust has been awarded a cash grant to run litter picking sessions and turn collected materials into artwork. 

Middleport Matters Community Trust, an organisation which aims to help make Middleport a safer, more welcoming and thriving place to be, received the funding from National Grid Electricity Distribution's Green Spaces Community Fund.

Middleport Matters received over £8,000 to engage the local community and help to raise awareness about pollution while also improving the local environment with new planting.

Vicki Gwynne, Operations Manager for Middleport Matters, said: "This grant will help us to clean up local green spaces and streets, as well as educate local residents in recycling and protecting the environment. 

The Trust has received over £8,000 to raise awareness about pollution and improve the local environment (Middleport Matters).

"Regular litter picks and clean ups, alongside planting bulbs, plants and tidying up green spaces will improve the local area and encourage people to use bins, recycling facilities and use green spaces appropriately. 

"We would like to say a huge thank you to National Grid Electricity Distribution for their support through this Community Matters grant."

Jill Russell, Environment Manager at National Grid, said: "We are thrilled to support dedicated community organisations like Middleport Matters in their efforts to transform green spaces and promote environmental sustainability. 

"By investing in organisations like this, we aim to deliver a lasting positive impact for our communities and enhance the wellbeing of local people."

The Green Spaces Community Fund is the latest phase of National Grid's Community Matters Fund which has awarded £4.3 million to good causes since 2021.

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