A WELLINGTON bowling club has been selected as Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champion – netting them £1,000.


Wellington Bowling Club applied for the nationwide scheme to help pay for new equipment.


It says footfall at the Corams Lane facility is expected to rise as interest in the sport grows.


Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions initiative is a national programme where charities and groups can apply for funding up to the value of £1,000 to match money they have already raised themselves. 


Richard Manning, development officer for Wellington Bowling Club, said: “The club has identified several key areas that need upgrading, expanding and revaluated in its development plan for its future.


“The footfall in the club during one season amounts to over 9,000 and will be substantially increased in the 2015/2016 period. 


“Persimmon Homes’ donation of £1,000 helps to ensure that more people will have more access to our club.”
To apply, visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity.