Wychavon District Council has an annual Community Grants Programme.
Guidance notes for the scheme are here to help you plan for your project.
Grants for 2009 have now ended but Grants for 2010/11 will be launched in the local press and leaflets will be posted out to lots of organisations throughout wychavon including the one stop shops, libraries and leisure centres on or around Feb 2010. This will give you contact details on how to get an application form. Please click on the link which will give you details on How To Apply
Wychavon Community Grants are on offer to local voluntary groups and charitable organisations to:-
We particularly want to fund innovative, new projects that will make a lasting difference to the community and improve quality of life in Wychavon.
So if you've got a good idea or are looking for some funding to help get a project off the ground a Community Grant could be just what you need.
Every year the scheme focuses on one element of community life – but this does not exclude applications from other aspects of community life, such as community buildings, sports, arts, play – in fact any project that benefits the community. Details of the 2010 theme will be released before the new grants programme starts.
Whatever your project is, the most important thing is that:
What is the aim of the grants scheme?
Grants are available to local voluntary groups and charitable organisations that aim to:
We particularly want to fund innovative, new projects that will make a lasting difference to the community and improve the quality of life in Wychavon.
Projects we have funded in the past include setting up youth groups, village hall refurbishment, arts initiatives and a wide range of sports projects.
Some organisations benefitting from 2008/09 grants are:
A 'Help Service' is available, contact:
Jem Teal
Community Development Manager
Telephone: 01386 565235 or 07977 493488 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Email: jem.teal@wychavon.gov.uk
or
Tracy Grubb
Community Development Officer
Telephone 01386 565168 or 07989 511280 Mon, Tues & Thurs 9-2.30pm, Wed 9-3pm or Fri 9-5pm
Email tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk
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