A community hub in Loughborough which welcomes thousands of people every year has been given a funding boost.
The Arc Community Hub in Knox Road has been running since 2019 and hosts a regular programme of events including exercise classes, health clinics, a youth club and a weekly community café.
Now the centre – which has had more than 26,600 people walk through its doors in the past 12 months – has been given £1,000 towards its running costs by housebuilder Miller Homes East Midlands.
Sue Halford, operations manager of The Arc Community Hub, said: “The centre was set up to be the heart of the community and, five years later, is a thriving hub of activities and events for people of all ages.
“As a charity, our services are supported by volunteers who generously give their time, and we work hard to fundraise through our day-to-day operations, with money generated through room hire and some of our groups.
“Sponsorship and charitable donations are always a big help to keep the centre running, and so we’d like to thank Miller Homes East Midlands for its generous donation.”
Miller Homes East Midlands, which is based in Pride Park, Derby, provides funding to charities and community groups across the region each year as part of its Community Fund initiative.
The housebuilder is currently building at its Charters Gate development in nearby Castle Donington and plans to build more new homes in the Loughborough area in the near future.
Rob Wain, sales manager for Miller Homes East Midlands, said: “The Arc relies on donations to provide some fantastic services and an event facility for the community of Loughborough to enjoy.
“The dedication and hard work of the volunteers and staff make the centre what it is, and we’re pleased to support them through our Community Fund.
“Sue and David from The Arc were very welcoming and I’d like to thank them for showing me around and explaining more about the mission of the centre.”
