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Christmas came early for the team last November when we heard that against strong competition we had been chosen for an award from the Scottish and Southern Electricity Network Resilient Communities Fund. The incredibly generous grant of £10,066.00 will be used to improve the digital radio and data network coverage in East Dorset.  The Team are extremely grateful for this significant award that will improve our ability to communicate across rural areas and the resilience of our response to emergency events.

Dorset Search Dogs were among a number of local charities who benefitted from the 2017 round of grant funding. Lisa Doogan, Director of Customer Relationship Management for SSEN said:

“I’m delighted to see that this latest round of applications and awards covers a broad spectrum of ways in which the SSEN Resilient Community Fund can help communities to boost their resilience. To provide the funding that enables them to equip themselves and prepare for adverse weather events including high winds, snow, lightning and flooding reflects our own message that we are always prepared and there to help our customers.

“I’m immensely proud of these organisations, and the work they do to improve the lives of those who live and work in the communities they represent.”

Media Links:

http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15921852.dorset-flood-rescue-group-dog-charity-and-parish-councils-receive-grants-from-scottish-and-southern-electric-energy-resilience-fu/

http://news.ssen.co.uk/news/all-articles/2018/february/ssens-funding-boost-for-local-communities/