Fund joy for groups

Voluntary and community organisations receive a share of £150,000 from Oldham Council Local Transition Grant Fund, at Voluntary Action Oldham. Pictured in foreground are Cllr. Shoab Akhtar (deputy Council leader and Elaine Ashworth (Key to the Door).

Organisations receiving cash boosts from Oldham Council’s Local Transition Grant Fund have been presented with their share.

The grant of £150,000 has been split between nine local community groups, including Key to the Door, a helpline for young parents.

The £21,779 left over from the fund will be used to support a large range of other community groups.

Councillor Shoab Akhtar presented the cheque to Elaine Ashworth of Key to the Door and other worthy volunteers.