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£30k Pool Fund Now Funds School Swimming Lessons
11 May
Summary
- Original £30,000 fund for a never-built swimming pool is now supporting schools.
- Two primary schools in Shropshire will share the repurposed fund.
- The money is designated for swimming lessons and water safety education.
A substantial sum of £30,000, originally gathered for a Shifnal community swimming pool that was never constructed, is now set to enhance swimming education for local schoolchildren. Following a lengthy process involving the trustees and Barclays Bank, the Charity Commission has sanctioned the release of these funds. The money will be divided equally between St Andrew's Primary School and Shifnal Primary School, with strict conditions ensuring it is exclusively used for swimming-related activities.
Trustee Kevin Turley confirmed that the pool fund account has been closed, and all monies transferred. He expressed gratitude to the Charity Commission for their assistance in navigating the complex trust documentation. St Andrew's Primary School is considering hiring a temporary pool facility to provide lessons on-site, a move welcomed by head teacher Amanda Skidmore as vital for teaching life-saving skills. Residents also expressed satisfaction that the donated funds are finally benefiting Shifnal's children after many years.
