If you are interested in joining or starting a resident group in your area and would like to apply for a grant, please complete the Grants for Groups application form below.

If you need assistance in competing the form please contact the Customer Engagement team on 01509 634955 or 01509 634679. Alternatively, you can email involvement@charnwood.gov.uk.

Ashby Road Estate Community Association (ARECA)

ARECA covers the Ashby Road Estate in Loughborough and manages the local community venue, The Hut, Old Ashby Road.

If you are interested in joining the association, please contact Chairman of the Ashby Road Estates Community Association, Craig Jordan at .

Thorpe Acre Residents Association (TARA)

TARA meets regularly to discuss housing and neighbourhood issues. They are also involved in looking after "The Green" on Knightthorpe Road and contribute to Loughborough in Bloom.

The meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month at the Church Hall, Thorpe Acre Road, Loughborough, 7pm-8pm.

  • Chair Person - June Bush
  • Vice Chair Person - Roy Campsall
  • Secretary - Dawn Campsall

TARA host a coffee morning every Wednesday at All Saints Church, 10am-12pm. Everyone is welcome.

Chapman Street Gardening Association

Chapman Street Garden Association are a self-sufficient group who raise funds to buy plants and equipment for the community. The members are keen to ‘network’ and source help, plants, tools and recyclable equipment to use in the gardens.  

The community payback scheme and students in Loughborough have worked alongside the group.

The Bell Foundry Bells, once housed in Queens Park, are now at Chapman Street thanks to Peter and his relationship with CBC.

Last updated: Thu 3rd October, 2024 @ 09:56