Freedom Fibre has awarded thousands to community groups from north Shropshire through its community fund which supports good and green projects. The altnet has selected 23 groups and supported each with £500 worth of grants.
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Freedom Fibre has spearheaded a community support project with TalkTalk Business to deliver free full fibre broadband to the Higher Folds Community Centre in Leigh.
The Centre supports hundreds of local people a month and promotes the physical, social, cultural and economic betterment of the community, through training sessions, groceries and affordable childcare services.
In addition to providing a free connection, Freedom Fibre’s will participate in tech events, digital and marketing support and promote digital inclusion.
Marie Danby, Customer Operations Director, said: “Providing reliable and fast connectivity to an area that often lacks the financial resources for a high-speed connection enables residents to engage with essential services, improves education outcomes, and increases positive social engagement within the community.”