A community funding scheme has donated funds to a Derbyshire park.
Platform Housing Group – one of the largest housing associations in the region – has donated funds to provide junior play equipment in Whitworth Park in Matlock.
Darley Dale Town Council applied to Platform’s Community Chest, a funding pot for Platform customers and local charities, clubs and other not-for-profit organisations for any projects directly benefitting Platform customers; all applications are assessed against specific eligibility criteria by customers who sit on its Customer Voice Panel.
Whitworth Park is a privately owned park open to the public year round, offering 10 acres of mature parkland with scenic ponds, an ornamental lake and a diverse collection of trees and planted areas. Wide paved pathways make the park fully accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters. A haven for wildlife and nature lovers, it’s the perfect place to walk, run, picnic, read, play or connect with the community.
Sarah Rivett, Community Engagement Officer at Darley Dale Town Council said: “We are delighted to have been successful for applying for this much needed funding. The play equipment will provide a fabulous space for exercise and play for our local children. Thanks Platform!”
Tracey Silk, Community Engagement Officer at Platform Housing Group said: “Outdoor areas are so important for our communities; we are therefore pleased we have been able to support the local town council with funds to provide play equipment in the surroundings of Whitworth Park, helping them to continue what they do so well within their local community.”
