Published on: 8 August 2024
Eleven Lancashire causes have been awarded a total of £30,000 in grants from the Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation.
Our Charitable Foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote financial well-being, social inclusion, and environmental improvement within our local communities.
Through our Charitable Foundation, we strive to positively impact the lives of local people by providing funding to causes that align with its values.
The funding will support a variety of impactful community projects, including:
Our Charitable Foundation funds are managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire, which works closely with organisations to help ensure their charitable donations have the greatest impact where they’re most needed.
Rob Pheasey, Chief Executive at Marsden Building Society, commented: "Supporting local communities is at the core of what it means to be a mutual organisation. We aim to leave a lasting impression on our community by funding initiatives that support and improve the lives of local people. We’re incredibly proud to support the vital work of these organisations and fully acknowledge the profound impact these projects will have on our community members.”
Kelly Court, Programmes Manager at the Community Foundation for Lancashire, added: “The Community Foundation for Lancashire are delighted to be working with Marsden Building Society as their charitable fund continues to grow, awarding vital grant funding to community organisations and projects that are making a real and tangible difference to people across Lancashire.”
Since launching in 2023, the Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation has donated £60,000 to various charitable causes. In 2023, we supported the TramShed Theatre Company, the Greater Good Project, the ABD Community Centre, the Flowhesion Foundation and the AFC Fylde Community Foundation.
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