Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen, visited the Kendal Youth Darts Academy who received £2,500 from the Commissioner’s Community Fund last year.
The funding was used to buy equipment including dartboards and light surrounds to help set up a club for young people aged 8 – 18 to play the sport locally. Since the club started, 28 young people have joined the Academy, hosted at Kendal Town Football Club.
Speaking on the visit, Commissioner David Allen said: “It was fantastic to see all the young people attending, enjoying themselves and socialising.
“The clubhouse was packed with young people, parents and volunteers which was brilliant – it felt like a true community.
“Jemma Telford, who runs the Academy, is clearly very passionate about programme, getting the kids involved and making it fun for everyone. Passion like this is what keeps clubs like these alive, and I commend her for her drive.
“This is what the Community Fund is all about – bringing people together, creating a stronger community and keeping our young people off the streets and out of trouble.
“For some, £2,500 may not seem like a lot of money but you can truly see the difference it makes to projects like the Kendal Youth Darts Academy and I’m so pleased to see how well it’s doing.
“My Community Fund will be opening again in the near future, so if your organisation could benefit from funding, please keep your eye on my website and social media, and apply.”