Acton Play Projects and Leisure Events (A.P.P.L.E) have been given a £10,000 grant from HS2 to help deliver art sessions for young people. 

A.P.P.L.E have been helping young people in Ealing for almost 20 years with after-school activities and events in the summer term to encourage creativity and skill development. 

This grant from HS2 will help deliver thirty after-school, term-time sessions for up to 16 Year 5 and 6 pupils from John Perryn Primary School, and four drop-in, open access sessions in June and July at the Art Block, the charity's headquarters in Acton Park, East Acton Lane designed to prepare for the Acton Carnival on 15th July 2023. 

Cathy Elliott, Independent Chair of the HS2 Funds, said: "A.P.P.L.E. has served the people of Ealing for almost two decades, and it's right that we recognise this valuable contribution through our Community & Environment Fund. 

"Their team has put forward an exciting programme of activities across this year that will have a direct positive impact on the communities where HS2 is building.  

"I would encourage any organisation demonstrably impacted by HS2 construction to check their eligibility for funding." 

The sessions being provided offer creative activities including painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mosaics, environmental installations and any other art form suggested by young people using the service. 

Vicki Barker, Co-founder and Project Coordinator at A.P.P.L.E. said: "A.P.P.L.E. are delighted with the grant from HS2. It means that we can continue Art Club at John Perryn Primary School. It is always amazing the imagination and creativity of the children that come to Art Club."