Trust projects in Surrey
Ashford Sports Centre cleans up
The WR Sports Club in Ashford provides facilities for participation in a variety of sports including bowls, darts, pool, table tennis and tennis for local residents. In July 2018, they benefitted from £5,000 donated by SUEZ Communities Trust to fund a much-needed refurbishment of their washrooms. The upgrade allowed them to replace old showers with newer, and more accessible wet-room style facilities to improve access for everyone.
Under the boardwalks at Chitty’s Common
Chitty’s Common is a green oasis on the urban fringe of north-west Guildford which is managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust in liaison with the local community. The Common provides a rich mosaic of habitats which are valuable for many notable species of local and regional importance. A donation of £6,340 from SUEZ Communities Trust in July 2018 enable the Surrey Wildlife Trust, supported by their volunteers, to install a series of wooden boardwalks over the wettest parts of the reserve to ensure that visitors of all ages and abilities are safely able to access the site.
Rain doesn’t stop play at Spelthorne
A donation of £8,950 in January 2018 allowed Spelthorne Sports Cricket Club to establish an all-weather cricket wicket to enable practise in all weathers, as well as a much needed refurbishment of the shower facilities on site.
Lift upgrade keeps Farnham Maltings accessible to all
SUEZ Communities Trust provided £36,921 in April 2017 for the upgrade of lifts at Farnham Maltings, one of Surrey’s leading arts and communities centres. The old lifts were unreliable, costly to maintain and not fit for purpose. The donation allowed for an upgrade of the lifts to ensure the building remains accessible for all and able to handle the increasing footfall at this busy community centre.
Historic Wooded Landscape in Farnham Park restored
In April 2017, £10,000 was provided to Waverley Borough Council by SUEZ Communities Trust to maintain the wooded landscape in Farnham Park. The money was used to fell and replant lime, beech and elm trees as well as provide specialist pruning of old oak trees to ensure continuity of this specialised habitat.
New multi-use games area for Ifold Road Recreation Ground
In October 2016, SUEZ Communities Trust gave Reigate and Banstead Borough Council £48,000 towards the cost of providing a multi-use games area. The area provides space to undertake a range of games including football, basketball, netball, fitness and running and is open to all local residents.