A NEW small grants fund for projects which are designed to benefit Lower Marsh has been launched.

Several production companies have filmed scenes in Lower Marsh in recent years because of it’s distinctive look.

Recent filming has included TV adverts and forthcoming Hollywood movie One Day.

Some film production companies who have used Lower Marsh have chosen to make goodwill payments to be spent for the benefit of the street.

The Lower Marsh Film Panel will allocate that money to groups who can provide appropriate projects.

Grants of between £500 and £1,000 are encouraged, and projects should meet one or more of the following objectives:

- Foster community spirit
- Raise the profile of Lower Marsh
- Improve the appearance of Lower Marsh
- Enhance safety or perceptions of safety in Lower Marsh
- Encourage people to visit Lower Marsh
- Leave a positive legacy for the street

Full guidance on applications is available here.

The panel is made up of business and residential representatives, and grants will be administered through Waterloo Quarter BID from Friday, April 15th.

The deadline for grant applications is 5pm on Monday, April 4.

To request a funding application form, or to volunteer to sit on the funding panel, email ghamilton@waterlooquarter.org or call 020 7620 1306.