An Ulverston-based business has supported seven community groups working in the local area.

The Hornby Foundation, which is the charitable branch of JF Hornby & Co, donated £9,800 in its latest batch of grants earlier this month.

This means that £360,000 has been donated by the foundation since its launch.

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JF Hornby Chairman John Hornby said: “It is always a particularly happy time of the year for me when we get a new round of grants being awarded.

"We’re family owned, our team come from our local communities – it’s right that we do our bit to give back.”

The groups supported by the latest grant were: 

  • Dane Ghyll School for their garden project

  • Ulverston Rangers for tracksuits and kit 

  • Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society to support show costs 

  • Leven Valley Athletic Club for equipment

  • Flookburgh Church for new bell ropes

  • Ormsgill School for their annual Book Week event

  • Sandside School for an overseas sports trip for pupils.