In the last couple of years the Newnham Solar Fund has awarded the following grants to local charities and community groups;
Applicant                                    Project                                                 Grant Offer
Hemerdon Recreation Club    Kitchen Refurbishment                    £5,115.00
West Devon Riding Stables    Jumping Equipment                          £242.00
Ivybridge Foodbank                Ivybridge Foodbank services            £500
Cornwood Cricket Club         Training equipment for U11 team    £500
Sparkwell Village Hall              LED and heater replacement            £13,649
All 4 villages halls in the parishes have also had an energy audit of their building to help them identify energy saving/generating improvements. Sparkwell, Hemerdon and Lee Moor Halls have recently (June 21) been awarded grant funding for items such as solar panel, batteries and insulation improvements.