Scarborough and Whitby communities to benefit from further donation
It's from Anglo American's charitable foundation
Communities in Scarborough and Whitby are set to benefit from a share of £1 million donation from the Woodsmith Foundation.
It is Anglo American's charitable arm and it says it provides in 2022, the Foundation distributed over £1.7 million in funding to support community projects in Redcar and Cleveland Borough, Scarborough Borough and the North York Moors National Park.
The company says it pledged a four-year, £4 million funding package when it acquired the mine in March 2020. Longer term, it will be funded by percentage of mine revenue, which is expected to amount to several million pounds per year.
“This funding ensures the fantastic work the Foundation does to support local community projects can continue to go from strength to strength. Throughout the area in which we operate the Woodsmith Foundation is providing funding to a wide range of projects that help to support our communities,” said Gareth Edmunds, Corporate Relations Director for Anglo American’s Crop Nutrients business.
Woodsmith Foundation Chief Executive Leah Swain said: “The ongoing support from Anglo American is critical for the Foundation and allows us to continue supporting community groups, sports clubs, schools, charities, town and parish councils in our local communities.
“We have several funding rounds open at the moment, with a busy 2023 ahead, so this funding will definitely be put to good use.”
For more information on the Foundation, visit the Woodsmith Foundation website.