Stand out for Stanle
A North East town is joining forces to fundraise for a brighter future.
Police officers, schoolchildren, charities, and businesses are preparing to Stand Out for Stanley on April 30th, to raise money for the Stanley Community Fund.
By dressing up, dressing down and putting the fun into community fundraising, local people hope to put Stanley on the map and celebrate the achievements of recent years.
To date, local PCSOs, NorthnDurham Academy, Stanley Asda, Beamish, Karbon Homes, Just for Women, PACT House,nHarlands Accountants, Derwentside Business Network and Stanley Town Council havenall pledged to show support and Stand Out for Stanley on April 30th.n
Sergeant Terry Archbold from Durham Constabularynsaid: “The Stand Out For Stanley initiative is a brilliant idea for boostingnawareness of the great work that takes place within Stanley and one which we asnthe local policing team are fully supportive.
“Stanley has a fantastic community spirit and anynactivity which highlights that and helps bring people together is greatlynappreciated.”
To date thenStanley Community Fund has made grants of £190,000 to local groups offeringnsport for young people, support for those in need and opportunities for localnresidents. PACT House, Stanley Starz, Stanley Kicks and Just for Women are justnsome of the beneficiaries.
The Fund wasnlaunched two years ago by County Durham Community Foundation, the Office of ThenDurham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner, Stanley Town Council, Kevan Jones andnStanley Area Action Partnership.
MargaretnVaughan, Chief Operating Officer for by County Durham Community Foundationnsaid: “Throughout lockdown, groups in Stanley have soldiered on – looking afternthe community and tackling issues head on. With long-term funding, and buy-innfrom the whole town, Stanley has so much to build on and be proud of.”
