Enovert Community Trust News
At Greenfield Gardens in Stourbridge ECT has awarded £32k to Dudley MBC to enable the upgrade of play equipment within the play park. Located close to the town centre, the park was buzzing with young people when I visit, which was so heartening to see (but which made taking photos a challenge!). Another fantastic project funded by Enovert through the Landfill Communities Fund #TheLCF.
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Riverside House is an incredible haven in the heart of Stourbridge, located alongside the canal. ECT has supported several projects on this site, the latest being the installtion of a landmark corten steel fence at one of the site's entrances. The project continues the regeneration of a previously problematic and antisocial area of Stourbridge, enhancing the newly developed public open space while celebrating the area's rich traditions, wildlife, and heritage. The installation will significantly improve accessibility, particularly for those with mobility challenges, and serve as the gateway to a planned cottage garden. The fence features intricate illustrations representing key aspects of the Riverside House project, including the arts, traditional crafts, ecology, heritage, and well-being, along with depictions of local wildlife. #TheLCF
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Another 're-ordering' project of a clubhouse has been delivered successfully at Quarry Bank Tennis Club in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. The existing club house opened in 1974, so consequently had very outdated facilities which failed to meet modern accessibility standards. Following the changes, which have included redesigning the internal layout to provide fully accessible entrances, new toilet facilities (including an accessible toilet) and modernised changing facilities, the facilities are now available to all, whatever their mobility. The approach to the clubhouse has also been improved, both practically and aesthetically, by renewing and widening the pathway that runs alongside the clubhouse. ECT awarded a grant of £50k towards this £60k project, which has brought a much-loved building up to current standards.. #theLCF
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Not so long ago you couldn't move for buckets at St Stephen's Church in Willenhall, thanks to persistent leaks throughout the church roof. An application to ECT for the replacement of the roof was successful, with ECT awarding a grant of £50k towards a £63k project. Scaffolding has just been removed following the roof replacement, and this eye-catching church is looking fantastic with its gleaming new tiles. There is much relief from members of the choir, who were regularly showered with rain during performances. #TheLCF
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The tennis court surfaces at Woodfield Social and Sports Club in Penn, Wolverhampton, had reached end of life and needed to be resurfaced. ECT stepped in with a grant of £39k towards a project valued at over £78k which enabled four courts to be resurfaced. At the heart of this project is a commitment to grow tennis in Wolverhampton, making the sport welcoming, enjoyable and accessible for all. There are plans to engage a coach and work with local schools to ensure that the potential for the new facilities is maximised. #TheLCF
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At Wombourne Cricket, Tennis and Bowls Club works were needed to redevelop the changing facilities to ensure sufficient capacity and full accessibility for the club's 2000+ members. ECT awarded a grant of £50k towards a £115k project, which has seen the facilities brought into the 21st century, with smart bevelled tiles and stylish fixtures and fittings. The works involved moving the male toilets from out of the sporting changing area and relocating them into the main club area, with a new layout to allow for increased numbers of toilets, showers, disabled access toilets, changing facilities, and an umpire room. #TheLCF
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