The fund keeps alive the memory of Margaret Williamson, Congleton’s “First Lady”, who died in 2015. Margaret was a driving force and inspiration to improve Congleton and the aim of the Fund is to keep that spirit going.
The Fund will support ideas and projects which improve the cultural environment in Congleton and District. These were things which Margaret was passionate about.
The Fund will give priority to ideas and projects based in Congleton and District which meet one or more of the following criteria:
Provide opportunities for people to take part in musical, theatrical, literary, performing art, dance, or other artistic activities.
Provide opportunities for education and awareness of the natural environment, especially amongst young people.
Conserve or improve the natural environment for the benefit of the people in Congleton and District.
The information on this form will help us to process your grant application. If there is anything you do not understand, please contact Mike Smith at 01260 270350 etx 7.
The MWMF is held as an endowment fund by Cheshire Community Foundation (Charity Registration: 1143711) and administered by Congleton 4 Congleton (Charity Registration: 1145563).
Please complete all sections of this application form by 20th March 2020