Be Quick for Firmus Grants

The company has decided to ‘gift’ groups in the area with monetary contributions towards items and services they feel they would benefit from. A total budget of £3,000 is available in each named area.

Mark Prentice, general manager for firmus energy explained: “We recognise that charities and community groups often operate on a small budget and tend to only have enough to buy things that they really need and nothing for things they would really like. Even small items such as new soft cushions for chairs can really make a difference to an organisation, but can be beyond their financial reach.

“Although we do everything we can to minimise disruption while putting in our natural gas network, there will always be some disturbance. Through this donation, we aim to give something back to the communities in which we operate.

The maximum request per group is for £1,000. There is no minimum application level. Whether you require money to purchase a kettle for your group to make tea or coffee for members, or funds to buy equipment; this offer is open to you.

If you are interested in a donation on behalf of your group, simply write to firmus energy Giveaway, c/o DCP, Bamford House, 91-93 Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 7HN.

Closing date for submissions is 5.00pm on Friday 16 November 2007.

Please give brief details of the following; name and type of organisation (e.g. charity, church group), what funds you require and how you plan to spend the money, the number of members in your group, the age range of your members, where your group is based and anything else you feel may be relevant. Please also include your name, address and telephone number.