News from our partners: Freedom Fibre makes £25,000 available for good and green projects
News from our partners Freedom Fibre
Freedom Fibre has launched the Freedom Fund, a £25,000 community fund for good and green projects across north Shropshire. The Fund opened for applications on Friday 5 April 2024 and is set to invest thousands of pounds in community-led environmental projects in areas where it is rolling out its lightning-fast, full-fibre network in north Shropshire.
In partnership with the Government, Freedom Fibre is rolling out its lightning-fast, full-fibre network to homes and businesses across north Shropshire. Full-fibre is the future: it will soon replace the existing copper network in a nationwide switch off, and both Internet and phonelines will use full-fibre networks like ours.
As part of its commitment to communities across north Shropshire, Freedom Fibre’s Freedom Fund will make grants of up to £500 to community non-profit groups delivering environmental projects. The Fund is now in its third year, and has previously provided funds for a range of projects such as community orchards and gardens, solar panels and habitat improvement projects.
Blackberry Fair CIC with a cheque
Neil McArthur MBE, Chief Executive Officer at Freedom Fibre, said:-
“We pride ourselves on investing in the communities where we are rolling out our network, so I’m delighted that we’ll be investing such a large amount of money in to good and green causes across north Shropshire. I can’t wait to see what applications we receive this time round.”
Queensway Playing Fields Association
Robert Macey, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and digital, said:-
“We’re excited to support both the Government and Freedom Fibre with its full-fibre broadband rollout across north Shropshire. This investment will unleash so much potential for businesses and residents across the county.”
Community non-profit groups interested in applying to the Freedom Fund can find out more and apply at www.freedomfibre.com/fund. Applications of up to £500 can be made online and must be made before 5pm on Friday 28 June 2024.
Freedom Fibre has commenced its full-fibre network build in north Shropshire which will extend through to 2026. Residents interested in finding out more about the network or being kept up to date with the project can visit www.freedomfibre.com/connect.
