HARLOW’S Changing Lives has been granted £266,996 by the National Lottery.

Only starting the organisation in 2018, they have grown rapidly in supporting the community of Harlow.

A spokesperson said: “It has been our goal to ensure that Changing Lives is sustainable and is able to support the community in years to come.

“We couldn’t have done this without the help and support of the local community, including our amazing staff, volunteers, key partner ‘Active Essex’ and our sponsor ‘Cleanbrite’.

“Danielle from The National Lottery has also been a huge help with supporting this funding bid from the very beginning.

“Thank you to the whole community for believing in us and supporting what we do.

“Finally, without National Lottery players support, your grant wouldn’t have been possible”.