A community initiative has continued with its fundraising success, thanks to a £1,000 grant from the Quartet Community Foundation.

Peasedown St John Residents’ Association, set up in 2013 to run and facilitate projects for local people, is soon to be opening the village’s first community library.

Quartet Community Foundation awards grants on behalf of its fund-holders to good causes, in line with its mission to help give everyone a fair chance of a good life. The grant will be used to purchase new outside tables and chairs and recreational equipment.

The Association has seen much success in fundraising for projects, with almost £10,000 secured in grants since September 2017.

Nathan Hartley has led the fundraising campaign for the association. He said: “The funding we have received has enabled us to host events; build a community garden; provide free wifi for visitors to Peasedown Community Library; purchase new tables and chairs; buy equipment, insurance and commodities for the village’s new library; and hire play services, so local children and families can take part in free events.

“The Association currently runs two projects in the community – a volunteer-led library and a dementia-friendly community garden. Anyone wanting to get involved with either is welcome to get in touch.”

Claire Wynne Hughes from Quartet Community Foundation added: “We are delighted to support the Residents’ Association and the projects it runs for people in the village. Our Vital Signs report highlights the importance of community hubs like this, which encourage people to stay and chat, reducing the sense of isolation felt by many people of all ages.”