Apply for a Grant

he town council sets aside part of its annual budget each year to make grants and donations to local voluntary and community groups.  This power is available to the town council under section 137 of the Local Government Act.

Each year the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government sets a limit on the maximum a parish/town council can spend on the community with this power.

The overall budget for grants is £42,000.

THE FUND FOR 2025-2026 is now OPEN

The total grants and donations budget is £42,000, with £24,000 designated for events and £18,000 for other projects. For event-related applications, the maximum grant available will be £4,000. If an organisation receives funding for an event and applies for the same event the following year, they may be awarded up to 50% of the amount applied for. If they apply again for the same event in the subsequent year, they may receive up to 25% of the amount applied for, subject to a successful application. For applications relating to other types of projects, organisations may apply for a maximum of £1,000 and must also provide a clear breakdown of the intended use of funds.

We welcome applications from all local groups and organisations whose work benefits our residents. See below for the full details on the policy and how to apply.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.