Jones Wood entrance improvements (360G-HeartofEnglandCF-A448035)

Friends of Jones Wood are a constituted group based in Sutton Coldfield who carry out work in the ancient woodland Jones Wood for the benefit of the whole community. They are requesting £954 to improve access to the woods through two different entrances with the aim of encouraging visits from those less physically able.

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Grant Details

Amount Applied For 954
Amount Awarded 954
Award Date 2017-07-14T00:00:00+00:00
Beneficiary Location: Country Code GB
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code E01009437
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Type LSOA
Beneficiary Location: Name Birmingham 006C
Grant Programme: Code July17
Grant Programme: Title Comic Relief Community Cash 17
Impact Category Maximise ability to strengthen community cohesion and build social capacity
Last Modified 2018-01-22T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Duration (months) 12
Planned Dates: End Date 2018-04-17T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2017-04-17T00:00:00+00:00
Primary age group All Ages
Primary beneficiary Local residents
Primary ethnicity White British
Primary issue Environment and improving surroundings
Recipient Org: Description The Friends of Jones Wood, is a community group of local volunteers who meet to carry out work in the ancient woodland Jones Wood for the benefit of the whole community. Records of the wood go back beyond the 17th century and over recent decades the wood had become overgrown, dark, unsafe and little used by the local community. The group have removed the invasive laurel and rhododendron, re-established pathways, build bridges allowing all year round use and created a children’s learning circle. The aims of the Friends is to provide a safe location for community enjoyment of the wood.