Rutland MP Alicia Kearns has welcomed the allocation of £205,700 in grants between two local organisations from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage.
The funding is part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) £1.57 billion rescue package to safeguard cultural and heritage organisations across the UK from the economic impact of COVID-19.
Oakham’s Change Agents UK have been awarded £73,600 which will go towards raising awareness of sustainable development Goals and protecting local heritage.
Rutland County Council has also received a grant, worth £132,000 to support growth and jobs in Rutland.
Rutland and Melton MP, Alicia Kearns, said:
“I am delighted that two fantastic local organisations have benefitted from DCMS’ Culture Recovery Fund and are now in a stronger position to safeguard Rutland’s wonderful heritage.”
“This landmark Fund proves the Government really is here for culture, and I am proud to have worked on it in my capacity as Parliamentary Private Secretary to DCMS.”
Alicia Kearns MP continues to work with local organisations to bolster local heritage and relay any concerns to her Ministerial colleagues.
