27 July 2020
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Deidre Brock MP, who represents Edinburgh North and Leith, will take part in a virtual funding workshop, with People’s Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups throughout the local area. The session will give good causes in Ms Brock’s constituency advice on how they can apply for funds to make a difference in their community.
The live Zoom event takes place on Tuesday 11 August at 10am.
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised £398,687 for smaller good causes and community projects in Edinburgh North and Leith. Wellspring Scotland received £13,950 to deliver mental health and well-being support work to adults, children and young people in Leith. £17,500 went to Leith Theatre Trust’s LTYardheads project, helping people within the surrounding community access theatre through drama, acting and creativity groups.
MP Deidre Brock said: “Hundreds of thousands of pounds, raised thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery players, has already had a hugely positive impact on the places and people of Edinburgh North and Leith. This free virtual funding session will give good causes throughout the area the guidance they need on how to apply for funding. Funding that many good causes need now more than ever before.
“I’d strongly encourage local good causes within the community to sign up and find out more about the funding opportunities available to them.”
Community programmes advisor at People’s Postcode Lottery, Katherine Sellar added: "The money raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery is making a huge difference in communities across the country.
"We want to do all we can to help local charities and good causes successfully apply – particularly at a time when many are losing out on essential funds. Our free virtual workshop is a useful opportunity for smaller, local charities and groups to find out about the funding available, get pointers on applying and ask us any questions."
More than £500 million has been raised for thousands of charities and good causes, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
To attend contact funding@postcodelottery.co.uk.