The first round of funding recipients from this year’s New England Solar Social Investment Program has been announced, with 16 local community organisations sharing a total of $75,000.

Rural fire services, education support services, sporting groups and arts organisations were among the Uralla Shire-based not-for-profits that benefitted from the first of two rounds for the year.

Heroic and heartwarming stories were in abundance when the groups gathered for a presentation ceremony at Uralla Library and provided insight to how they are working to create a healthier, more vibrant and connected Uralla Shire.

See the full list of recipients in our 8 June update in the Uralla Wordsworth.