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Even the appropriate paints cost money! Local funding is best, because local people involved in a local project will help ensure the future of the restored milestone.<\/p>\n

Approach the Parish Council. Seek sponsorship from a local business. Look for a local charity, including local family charitable trusts. The Milestone Society’s own “Local Heritage Initiative” offers some grant funding, you can view\/download the details here<\/a><\/p>\n

If approaching a national funding source, like the Lottery Heritage Fund, bigger projects may be easier to fund than smaller ones. It can be easier to raise funds to restore the milestones along a whole length of road, than just one individual milestone, though matched effort on public engagement is usually required.<\/p>\n

Consider adding a plaque to the restored milestone or located nearby to tell people about the restoration, with a date and possibly the names of sponsors.<\/p>\n

Good publicity is often a key to fundraising – you may find sympathetic local press or social media contacts.<\/p>\n\u00a0\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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