Jewson’s Building Better Communities Fund

Posted on April 22, 2016

To support UK communities, the building products supplier Jewson’s Building Better Communities Fund has £250,000 available for building projects which will benefit local communities. The fund includes a top prize of £150,000, for a renovation or new build project which uses the “My Comfort” multi-comfort building concept by Saint-Gobain.

The fund can be used for various projects, such as a new roof for the village hall, renovations of community spaces, or play areas for children. Local projects can also apply for building materials worth between £500 and £10,000, from a regional prize fund.

Nominations are open until Friday 29^th April. Shortlisted projects will be announced on Monday 16^th May, with public voting until Sunday 19^th June. Competition winners will be announced the week commencing Monday 4^th July.

For further information, please visit the Building Better Communities Fund website.

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