Community funding scheme provides park play equipment

A community funding scheme has donated funds to a Derbyshire park.  

We donated the funds to provide junior play equipment in Whitworth Park in Matlock.  

Darley Dale Town Council applied to our Community Chest, a funding pot for our customers and local charities, clubs and other not-for-profit organisations for any projects directly benefitting our customers; all applications are assessed against specific eligibility criteria by customers who sit on our 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, our Community Engagement Officer 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.”   

Photo caption : l to r, Tracey Silk, Community Engagement Officer, Platform Housing Group; Jason Hedley, Town Clerk, Darley Dale Town Council, Jason Farmer, Mayor, Darley Dale Town Council, Sarah Rivett, Community Engagement Officer, Darley Dale Town Council and Kate Hurford, Finance Manager, The Whitworth.