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Destination Ball Hill Awarded £19,768 to Grow Community Hub

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for our neighbourhood — Destination Ball Hill has been awarded £19,768 from The National Lottery Community Fund to support the continued growth of our much‑loved community hub. This achievement has been made possible thanks to the ongoing support of the Community Resilience Team, whose partnership has helped strengthen local services and opportunities for residents.

Destination Ball Hill exists for everyone who lives, works, or spends time in our area. This new funding is a major step forward in building a cleaner, safer and more connected neighbourhood that we can all be proud of.

A Growing Hub at the Heart of Ball Hill

Since June 2024, we have been running a small-scale community hub from the 2‑Tone Café in collaboration with local organisations. In that time, we’ve welcomed up to 100 people each week, offering an inclusive space for support, activities, and social connection.

Our current programme includes:

Job Club
Arts and crafts groups
Mental health support
Gardening and environmental projects
Children and family activities
Holiday events
Pop‑up library and toy library
Community litter picks

These sessions have helped bring people together, develop new skills, and create a stronger sense of belonging across the community.

What the New Funding Will Support

Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, we can now expand our weekly activities and introduce new services shaped by local need. Over the coming months, the hub will grow to include:

Messy play for young children
A community kitchen and café
Social groups for all ages
An enhanced information and support hub

This investment will help us support more residents, offer more consistent weekly activities, and strengthen the role of Destination Ball Hill as a welcoming, accessible place for everyone.

A Win for the Whole Community

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who has supported Destination Ball Hill so far — from volunteers and partners to residents who take part in our activities. This funding is not just a milestone for our organisation, but a win for the entire Ball Hill community.

We can’t wait to continue building a vibrant, connected neighbourhood together.

Sangam Group Secures Funding

The Sangam Group, a long‑standing organisation supporting South Asian elders in Coventry, is celebrating a successful funding award made possible through guidance from the Community Resilience Team (CRT) at Coventry City Council.

As the group has continued to grow, they recognised the need for additional financial support to sustain their valued activities. Reaching out to the CRT for advice, they were guided by an officer who met with the group and recommended applying to the National Lottery for two years of funding—a recently available option designed to help community organisations plan with greater confidence.

We are delighted to share that the Sangam Group’s application was successful. They have been awarded £7,620, covering essential costs including room hire, transport, and refreshments, ensuring their members can continue to come together in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.

This funding will help the Sangam Group maintain the activities and social connections that are so vital to the wellbeing of local elders. It also highlights the ongoing partnership between community groups and the Community Resilience Team in strengthening neighbourhood support across the city.