National Grid helping turn weapons into workouts
National Grid’s Community Grant Programme is contributing to the combat against knife crime – by melting down weapons and transforming them into gym equipment.
An installation in London's Ruskin Park in Lambeth is the latest from the anti-knife crime charity Steel Warriors, which perfectly embodies its mission to 'use steel to build lives, not destroy them.' By recycling knives taken off the streets into outdoor gyms they are helping to transform the lives of young people impacted by crime, violence and social exclusion.
The Community Grant Programme’s impact on the capital
Since the beginning of the London Power Tunnels project, the Community Grant Programme (CGP) has been able to provide over £350,000 worth of grants to community initiatives like Steel Warriors, helping to support the communities impacted by our works.
Leaving our legacy
Emma Bennett, Head of Socioeconomic and Community Benefits, said: “The Steel Warriors project at Ruskin Park is a fantastic initiative that I’m really pleased the CGP has been able to support. The programme seeks to support projects that deliver a lasting legacy in the communities where we operate, and it’s clear this will do exactly that.”
More resources for the Community Grant Programme (CGP)
The CGP is run by the National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) business. Communities across England and Wales who are impacted by the maintenance of existing infrastructure can apply for grants of up to £10,000. Communities impacted by construction work for new infrastructure projects can apply for grants of up to £20,000.
For more information, please visit Community Grant Programme | National Grid Group or reach out to the Community Benefits team at [email protected].
