The Amport and Monxton Community Charity was founded in November 2013 as a way to support local community projects. The Charity is established as a charitable trust, with six trustees all of whom are residents in the villages, and objects as follows:
- To improve the parishes of Amport and Monxton for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area
- To encourage the goodwill and involvement of the wider community
- To foster community spirit
- To support local community groups and projects
The charity is a beneficiary funds raised from the annual Village Fete as well other local events, such as the 2015 Mucky Duck Race and 2014 Burns Night. The Charity also applies for grant funding for specific projects.
Projects have included:
- Paediatric first-aid course, for parents and grandparents in the villages
- Tours of Amport House for locals
- A village footpath map showing local footpaths and suggested walks
The AMCC also encourage local societies and organisations within the village to apply for grants from the charity. Beneficiaries of these grants have included:
- Monxton & Amport Village Hall
- Monxton Church
- Amport Church
- Amport School
Trustees:
Kate Cavalier
Sarah Dowding
Emma Jones
Gemma Pearce
Neil Warren
Position Vacant
Contact kate.cavalier@gmail.com
Weeding and sowing of wild flowers and bulb planting along all verges from East Cholderton to Amport and Monxton. Put small signs up to stop the Council cutting everything down, and in a couple of years the road sides would be wonderful especially for bees and butterflies
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