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East Malling Lake Community Project

We wish to develop the lake area adjacent to the school to create an improved outdoor space for the local community which focuses on the biodiversity and history of the area

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Our Delivery Report

Funded on 03 August 2022 | Delivered on 30 August 2023

£16,447

RAISED

37

BACKERS

91

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

Largest pledge from Kent County Council

£7,619

From Kent County Council

The National Lottery Community Fund donated £6902

£6,902

DONATED

By The National Lottery Community Fund

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More about our impact

More about our impact

The environment

The environment

The lake will now be fairly free of algae and weeds which will help local wildlife. Improved the area to encourage to take interest and respect wildlife. Use of solar power in place of electrical system. Encouraging bats and owls.

The local economy

The local economy

It has improved a community space to make it more accessible and friendly for all

Volunteering, jobs & education

Volunteering, jobs & education

The information boards help to instruct visitors on the history and ecological aspects of a key area in which they live. The school now uses the area more in education projects

Arts, culture & heritage

Arts, culture & heritage

The history of the lake is advertised and people encouraged to look further

Activity, health and leisure

Activity, health and leisure

An improved, free local space to visit and 'get outdoors'.