Biffaward Latest News and Press Releases

  |<   <   1   2   3   4   5   >   >|

 

Patrons of the Lower Broadheath Memorial Hall, Worcester, will be kept warm this winter thanks to a £50,000 grant from Biffaward.

 

 

 

 

Linslade Community Hall in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, has received a £50,000 boost to its refurbishment plans thanks to Biffaward.

The arts and cultural centre Cultúrlann, in Belfast, has received a vital boost to its refurbishment project, thanks to a £49,950 grant from Biffaward.

Scottish Beaver Trial kit

Happy New Year to all our readers! Over the Christmas period, the BBC’s Springwatch special featured fascinating footage of the Knapdale beavers being monitored by the Biffaward-funded Scottish Beaver Trial project.

 

*Photo credited to Robert Needham, Scottish Beaver Trial

 

 Do you have a great community project that could come to life with just a small amount of funding? Then maybe Biffaward can help.

Biffaward has funding available under the Small Grants Scheme, and is encouraging applicants to come forwards.

 

Birds, Bees and … BMX ! (17 November 2011)

A rare Barn Owl has given its seal of approval to the wildlife improvements funded by Biffaward in Wakefield City Centre.

The owl was seen earlier this year roosting in a hut built by BMX riders at The ABLE Project and has been putting on a fabulous close up show for the many visitors, volunteers and young workers who regularly attend the site.

 

A selection of inspiring groups from across the UK have been recognised for the time they give to make the communities they live in a better place, at the prestigious environmental ceremony the Biffaward Awards 2011.

 

 

 The Scottish Beaver Trial, in Knapdale, Argyll, has announced the winning name of a beaver born last spring after a competition for schoolchildren across Scotland.

A Biffaward Board member chose the name Barney, suggested by Sarah Bell, aged 6 from Airdrie.

*Photo credited to Rob Needham/Scottish Beaver Trial

 

 

mac birmingham is through to the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2011 and needs your votes to win.

mac birmingham is one of only ten projects to make it through to the semi finals in the Best Arts Project category of The National Lottery Awards. Public voting for the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards is now open, but closes at midday on 20 June.

 

 

 Finalists announced for Biffaward Awards 2011 

The finalists for the Biffaward Awards 2011 have now been shortlisted. Competition was fierce and over 200 eligible contenders have now been cut down to 25 finalists, who will now compete against each other to be named as winner of their category at the national awards ceremony, held on November 3rd 2011 at London Transport Museum.

 

 

  |<   <   1   2   3   4   5   >   >|

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts • The Kiln • Waterside • Mather Road • Newark • Notts • NG24 1WT • Tel 01636 670000

Web design and development by Consilience Media