MANX LOTTERY TRUST GRANT SUPPORTS PORT ERIN METHODIST CHURCH’S WARM PLACES EVENTS

Port Erin Methodist Church has received a grant of £590 from the Manx Lottery Trust to develop its Warm Places Events throughout the winter.

Thanks to Manx Lottery Trust funding, the church, which, for the last 12 months has run a fortnightly drop-in for those who are socially and financially marginalised, has been able to increase this activity to weekly. The drop-in event provides attendees with the opportunity to socialise, stay warm and enjoy hot food and drinks. The church will also be extending the drop-in opening times from 11:45 through until 15:00 every Wednesday.

The grant has been funded by the Trust’s Community Warm Spaces Fund. The Fund, which is backed by the Isle of Man Government, supports local initiatives championing safe, warm, and welcoming spaces for those who are vulnerable within the community.

Funding will also support the Church’s monthly Thursday dinner event, which provides attendees with a two-course hot meal. Moving forwards, the event will run from an earlier time of 14:00, giving attendees the chance to have a chat and hot drink before their meal.

Judy Matthews, Port Erin Methodist Church Secretary and Treasurer, said: ‘On behalf of the church, I’m very grateful to the Manx Lottery Trust for providing us with this grant.

‘Times are tough at the moment, and this grant couldn’t have come at a better time – we encourage those who are perhaps isolated, struggling financially or simply looking for some company and a chat over a cup of coffee, to join us at one of our events over the coming weeks’.

Sarah Kelly, Manx Lottery Trust Chairman, said: ‘The Manx Lottery Trust are delighted to support Port Erin Methodist Church with their Warm Places Events, which have become a lifeline for those most in need.’

To find out more about Port Erin Methodist Church, and their Warm Spaces Events, ring 465555 or visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/PortErinMethodistChurch/  

This grant is from the Manx Lottery Trust’s Community Warm Spaces Fund. To find out more, head to: www.mlt.org.im/grant-programmes/