Housebuilder set to invest in Lanarkshire communities with funding boost

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A housebuilder is set to donate £10,000 to charities, community groups and causes linked to its developments in the West of Scotland, including Highstonehall and Highstonehall Park in Hamilton, over the next year.Miller Homes has announced the creation of a Community Fund allowing groups to apply for funding to support their projects.From local sports teams looking for sponsorship, nurseries looking to equip their garden or perhaps a food bank in need of additional supplies, Miller Homes wants to support its neighbours across the Hamilton area.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The fund will officially launch on Wednesday, September 28, covering all of Miller Homes’ developments in its Scotland West region.Applications for this first round will close on Friday , November 11, after which donations between a minimum of £250 and a maximum of £2000 will be awarded to the successful applicants.Two funding rounds will take place each year in June and November, and applications will be accepted throughout the year.Each of Miller Homes’ ten regional offices across the UK will have its own £10,000 fund, which combined will contribute £100,000 to community initiatives across the country every year.Louise Caldwell, Sales Director for Miller Homes West Scotland West told Lanarkshire Live: "Community is a core