Network operator Freedom Fibre, which has deployed a gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network to cover 300,000 UK premises (27th Mar 2024) – mostly in the North West of England, is extending their “Freedom Fund” to North Shropshire in England from 5th April 2024 and has allocated £25,000 for distribution.
Just to recap, the operator’s fund is usually open to non-profit community groups and environmental projects in areas where Freedom Fibre are currently deploying their new full fibre network. Projects can apply for up to £500 worth of funding.
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.
Neil McArthur MBE, CEO of 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.”
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.