New Eco-Facilities for 2024!
After two years of planning, we have finally installed our new eco-toilet and washing-up block!
Funding Received
This project has been part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund*. The Rural Enterprise Fund is a capital grant scheme that has been funded by the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Their aim is to support new and existing businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy. This includes farm businesses looking to diversify outside of agriculture.
Fridge Trailer
We are also grateful for the support of UK Rural England Prosperity Fund for a ‘Herefordshire Visitor Experience’ grant received in early 2024 to purchase a refrigerated trailer to help us keep our food and drink stock for the cafe cool. This fantastic asset has enabled us to reduce our energy usage and business carbon footprint by consolidating our numerous fridges into one large unit. It has also helped Martin & Tracey to keep smiling through another busy season! 🙂
* The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit here.