Horsham Sports and Community Club distributed $146,000 at its annual sponsorship presentation last month, where 120 volunteers represented 103 recipient sporting clubs and community groups.

These clubs and groups were of a broad cross-section of the community – 46 sporting clubs, six fire brigades, 25 service clubs, six community halls, three art groups, three music groups, three animal-related organisations, four education-focused groups, and seven historical societies. 

Club manager Daniel Hounsell said the sponsorship program was designed to assist, advance and encourage sporting and community activities, while supporting their volunteers. 

“This funding helps ease the burden on so many tireless volunteers who work year-round to keep their clubs and groups operating and growing,” he said.

“We’re proud that this support reaches every corner of our region.”

The recipients included: First Warracknabeal Scout Group, who received $1500 for new tents; Rotary Club of Horsham $700 for a transportable barbecue; Lawloit Public Hall $1000 for an urn, trestle table, and powerpoint installation; and Hopetoun Patchwork Group $1000 for quilt backing fabric.

Other groups to receive grants were Goroke Agricultural and Pastoral Society $1000 for pavilion display board and area upgrades; Wimmera Association for Genealogy $340 for Ancestry

and Microsoft subscriptions; and Yaapeet Community Club $2000 to build a wood-fired pizza oven.

“It’s about more than just money – it’s about strengthening community ties, encouraging participation, and creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds,” Mr Hounsell said.

Since its inception in 1992, the club has contributed more than $3.8-million in cash sponsorships.

People can visit www.hscc.org.au for more information on the club’s sponsorship programs.

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