GOOD causes across the Royal Borough will benefit from £110,000 worth of newly agreed donations from the Prince Philip Trust Fund.

The royal charity, which meets twice a year to consider applications for funding recently awarded £70,000 in funds to over 39 local charities, projects and good causes, bringing the combined total of funds awarded in 2018 to over £117,000

Local charities and community projects to benefit from funding this year include Thames Hospice, ReCharge R&R, ABC to Read, Windsor Festival, a range of local primary and senior schools, Wraysbury Football Club, Mens Matters, The Dash Charity, Wayside Riding for the Disabled, Windsor Mencap, MS Therapy Centre, Phoenix Gymnastics Club and Norden Farm Arts Festival, to name just a few.

Chris Aitken, secretary and trustee for The Prince Philip Trust Fund said: “We are delighted to see an increase the number of charities, schools, projects and good causes coming forward this year to apply for funding. Ultimately this means that we are able to support more residents and as a result strengthen our communities.”

The Prince Philip Trust Fund was up in 1977 to thank the Duke of Edinburgh for his service to the community during the first 25 years of the Queen’s reign. It donates funds to not for profit organisations and projects that are able to show that they serve the residents of the Royal Borough.

At the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees chaired by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, a cheque was presented by Richard Kidson from the Rotary Club of Windsor and Eton for £41,000, profits from a fundraising event held in May this year at Ascot Racecourse.

Applications can be made to The Prince Philip Trust Fund online at the website www.theprincephiliptrustfund.org and future applications will be considered in the Board of Trustees meeting in Spring 2019.