Could your club qualify for a Lottery grant?

Many amateur radio clubs in the UK are missing out on thousands of pounds in grants because they fail to put in bids for Lottery money.

Although it can take some time to organise a lottery bid, the benefits of doing so can be huge. Barnsley-based South Yorkshire Amateur Radio Society, for example, recently received £4,913 in grants through the Lottery's Awards for All programme.

The club is using the money to expand its educational programme and raise interest in amateur radio and science in general in the local community. It will be running a series of presentations and workshops on radio-related subjects for local schools and community groups.

Thanks to the lottery grant, the club has been able to invest in modern teaching aids, including a number of networked laptop computers.

Other clubs are encouraged to follow South Yorkshire Amateur Radio Society's lead and put in lottery bids.
The rewards can be immense.

Source: GB2RS News - Courtesy of the RSGB