Our recent New England Solar 2025 Social Investment Program Round 2 Presentation Ceremony showcased the projects and partnerships driving tangible benefits for Uralla Shire, celebrating community spirit and some of the vital local organisations across the region.
Across two rounds of grants this year, 28 local organisations have shared a total of $150,000 in funding – supporting education programs, aged care, sporting clubs, arts initiatives, environmental projects, town halls, Rural Fire Service brigades, and other groups that keep our communities vibrant and resilient.
In total, New England Solar has invested $250,000 through the Social Investment Program (SIP) in 2025. This is about more than funding – it’s about creating long-term benefits for Uralla Shire and beyond.
Our local team, including our Community Reference Group, works closely with the community to make sure our SIP delivers where it matters most. Hearing firsthand about the incredible projects these grants will support was inspiring – so much passion and commitment on display!
A huge thank you to all the recipients for your vision and dedication. Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities.
2025 SIP Round 2 recipients:
- Bundarra & District Campdraft Association – Purchase heaters for Bundarra Showgrounds
- Bundarra Sport & Recreation Club – Extend electricity to club amenities block to expand use of facility for visitors
- Kentucky Memorial Hall & Literary Institute – Engage performers for community concert. Purchase TV
- Kentucky Rural Fire Service Brigade – Purchase lockers for brigade shed
- New England Lapidary & Fossicking – Purchase air-conditioner for clubroom extension
- New England MS Branch – Purchase materials to promote renamed branch in Uralla
- PCYC Armidale – Workshops for Uralla girls and young women
- Rocky River Public School P&C – Transportation for school excursion
- Uralla Arts – Workshop to make lanterns for Winter Solstice celebration
- Uralla Bowling & Recreation Club –Purchase PA system for club events and community groups
- Uralla Branch of Tamworth Horse Drawn Club – Purchase shipping container to store club equipment
- Uralla Can Assist – Financial support for Uralla Shire residents diagnosed with cancer
- Uralla Central School P&C – Continue Breakfast Club for students
- Uralla Historical Society – Handrails along museum front steps and stairs
- Uralla Library – Lockable wheels for book shelves, to create multi-purpose community space
- Uralla Netball Club – Training for players to progress to coaching and umpiring roles
- Uralla Rivercare – Engage consultant for water sustainability workshop
