Get Your Community Some Cash
Grants of between £100 and £1,000 are available to community groups, who are active in these areas, to contribute towards one or more of the following objectives:
- learning, skills and volunteering
- information and communications
- investing in young people
- healthy living
- creative and active communities
- safer communities
And amongst the things the grants can be used for are computers and ICT equipment, stationery, one-off events (lunch, coach trips, Christmas parties), equipment and small repairs/improvements.
The scheme has a bit of a twist, though in the fact that who gets the grants is decided not by the council but by a panel of residents from the three areas.
Donna Wilkinson is South Bedfordshire District Council's Economic Development Officer: "Last year this exciting scheme really took off and engaged with the target communities. Twelve community groups with projects ranging from fun days and coach outings, to laptops for a pre-school group and camping equipment for the scouts were awarded cash. This year we hope to support even more community groups and I would encourage any group active in Downside, Tithe Farm or Parkside to consider applying for a slice of the funding".
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, November 11 2008. Application forms and guidelines are available from Donna Wilkinson on 0845 849 6291 or donna.wilkinson@southbeds.gov.uk.
