We’ve had the following email this week from NatWest Bank.
It could be useful if you are involved with a charity or local group – you can find our more at their website here. They claim 606 projects benefited from their help last year…. though that help might have been in the form of volunteers, rather than cash.
RBS.Public.Affairs@rbs.co.uk
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date Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM
subject Win money for a local project
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Dear Councillor
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At NatWest we know there are lots of fantastic groups of local people making a difference in their community. I am sure you can think of some in your ward. This is why I want to appeal to you, to help spread the word about CommunityForce to these local groups.
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In each of our local markets we will be offering three community projects the chance to win awards of ?6,000 each. And it will not be us that decide the winners, but local people, your residents, who know the projects and what will benefit your area most.
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CommunityForce is more than just financial support; it is about connecting people to projects. Groups can also ask for help in the shape of volunteering time and expertise from local people on our website.
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If you know a local charity, organisation or group which you think would benefit, please ask them to register at: www.natwest.com/communityforce by 4th September.
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Our goal is to make sure that the Government support we have received is paid back in every sense. Part of that is about supporting the communities in which we work and CommunityForce is one way in which we hope to do that.
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If you would like to know more about CommunityForce, please have a look at the website or drop me an email.
[ RBS.Public.Affairs@rbs.co.uk ]
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Yours sincerely,
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Krystal Miller
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NatWest
280 Bishopsgate
London EC2M 4RB