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Warwickshire County Council Community Development Fund
Area offices within Warwickshire will be setting their own criteria for grants which will include deadline dates and the amount of funding available. The grants are likely to focus on local and community led projects
Details of the 2008 programme are likely to be announced in the summer of 2008. Updated inforamtion will be posted on this site as soon as it becomes available. For futher detail on each area fund please contact the individual area office - details can be found on the right hand side of this page. | | More information: Contact your local Area Office for further information and advice about making your application. |
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Stratford District Council
Community Grants and Funding
| If you represent a community/voluntary group from within the Stratford-on-Avon District and are trying to raise funding towards a local community based project, you may be eligible for the council's grant scheme. You can also find out what other funding may be available to you. |
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Please visit the Stratford District Council Community Grants and Funding pages |
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Rugby Borough Council
Grants to Voluntary and Community Organisations
Revenue grants to local voluntary and community organisations towards one-off projects or for on-going costs. Bids are invited annually in January for funding from the following April.
Rural Development Fund - for projects in rural parts of the borough. Can be used towards one-off projects, improvements or purchases within a Parish but not for running costs. The maximum grant is £10,000 (inc.VAT) depending on the population of the parish. Grant applications are invited once a year, in May (via a press notice) and are made in June.
Capital Partnership Fund - for significant one-off projects, maintenance or improvement schemes or for a larger purchase in the urban area of the borough. The grant is 50% of the estimated or actual costs (the lesser) or up to a maximum of £10,000 (inc.VAT). Bids are invited annually in April each year.
Parish Capital Spending Fund - Only Parish Councils are eligible to apply for this fund. The Parish Capital Spending Fund is a scheme to provide funding for new capital spending schemes in the parished areas of the Borough. It is NOT for on-going maintenance or day to day running expenses. Applications will only be accepted from the Parish Councils and the maximum avalable towards any project will be £50,000.
Building Sustainable Communities Grants - grants of up to £1,000 for renewable energy installations in the Borough. Grants available to householders and community groups. | | More information:
Contact Stepehen Marks on 01788 533827 or email stephen.marks@rugby.gov.uk for:
- Grants to Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Rural Development Fund
- Capital Partnership Fund
- Parish Capital Spending Fund
- Building Sustainable Communities Grants
Application forms can be obtained by writing to Fran Lewis, Professional Support Team, Rugby Borough Council, PO Box 16, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2LA or by telephoning Fran Lewis on 01788 533402 or by email to grants@rugby.co.uk Any queries should be directed to Stephen Marks on 01788 533827.
Please visit Rugby Borough Council grants and funding web pages for more detailed information. |
Sports and Arts Grants - for local sports and arts projects. Grants up to 50% of the total project cost or £1,000, whichever is the greater. Small grants also available for sports coaches and individuals.
Discretionary Rate Relief - village shops - the populationo of the rural settlement must have no more than 3,000 people.
Deistetionary Rate Relief - General - for non-profit making organisations who wholly or mainly occupy a premises for charitable purposes, or for the purpose of recreation. | | Sports and Arts Grants - please contact the Recreation & Arts Section
Sports: 01788 533748
email: sportsdevelopment@rugby.gov.uk
Arts: 01788 533211
email: artsgrants@rugby.gov.uk
Discretionary Rate Relief - Village Shops/General. Please email nondom.rates@rugby.gov.uk for further information, or call 01788 533495
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Warwickshire Children's Fund
A total of £2.7m allocated from the DfES for the period 2005-2008. The fund works in partnership with communities and voluntary and statutory providers to overcome disadvantage and ensure children aged 5-13 years reach their full potential. The fund supports the Warwickshire Award for Involvement and offers training and support to providers in developing their participation and involvement of children, young people and families. | | More information: Contact Vic Jones, Tel: 01926 742183 Email:Warwickshire Children's Fund |
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Warwickshire Crimebeat
Funding for groups of young people aged 5-25 to get involved in crime reduction activities and improve community safety. Projects can deal with a range of issues (anti-bullying services, reducing graffiti, reducing the fear of crime, reducing theft etc.) but must demonstrate the lead role young people have taken. Funding decisions made within 14 days of application. | | More information: including a project ideas pack
Tel: 024 7675 4174 or
Email: crimebeat@warwickshire.gov.uk |
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Warwickshire Against Crime
A charitable trust which provides grants for projects that benefit people and communities within Warwickshire through promoting public safety and helping to prevent crime. Community groups can apply for grants worth up to £5,000. | | More information:
Online application forms available via the Trust's website at Warwickshire Against Crime or call 01926 736113. |
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Heart of England Community Foundation
Grants ranging from £100 up to £10,000 for a wide range of activities. These include projects that tackle isolation or exclusion, education, skill development and employment opportunities, disability, mental health, discrimination and black and ethnic minorities. | | More information: Contact the Grants Team, on 024 7688 3416, Email: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk or visit
www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk |
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South Warwickshire Youthbank
Set up by Warwick & Stratford Youth Forums and supported by WCC Community Education. Grants can help projects with a community or environmental benefit in areas that experience disadvantage. | | More information: Contact Adrian Dunsford
Tel: 01789 290105 or visit the Youthbank website |
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Stratford Town Trust
Every year the trust distributes around £1million to good causes which benefit people in the town of Stratford. There is an annual grant making round to which schools, arts organisations, community groups, local churches and local small charities are eligible to apply. | | More information: Tel: 01789 207111
www.stratfordtowntrust.co.uk |
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The Norton Foundation
Up to £500 for needy individuals aged under 25 living in Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire - most applications are made via sponsoring organisations such as social services, schools, probation service, voluntary organisations or CABs. Limited funding is also available once a year for grants to organisations. Individual applications are considered each month. | | More information: Write to the Clerk to the Trustees, The Norton Foundation, PO Box 10282, Redditch, Worcestershire. B97 5ZA.
Email: clerk@nortonfoundation.org
www.nortonfoundation.org |
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Heart of England Co-operative Society ‘Helping Hearts’ Fund
The Society is giving away all the profits from tobacco sales in its 35 local shops. Local charities, schools, self help groups and other organisations including environmental and other community schemes can apply - as long as they operate within the Society’s trading area. Awards are considered on a regular basis by Regional Members Relations Committees and range from a £10 gift voucher to a £1,000. | | More information: and applications forms are available from Joanne Dyke, Heart of England Co-operative Society Ltd., 22 Abbey St., Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 5BU. Tel: 024 7638 2331
Email: info@heartofengland-coop.co.uk |
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| Warwick District Council Small Grants Scheme | | |
| Community and Voluntary sector organisations can apply for small grants for one-off projects within Warwick District that are of benefit to the wider community. The maximum grant will be up to £500. Deadlines each year are 30th June, 30th September and 31st January. Please visit the District Council website for more information on the criteria which must be met by all applicanats. Please note: guidelines and criteria for this fund were revised in May 2008. | | More information:Contact Bernadette Allen for more information about grants from Warwick District Council:
Tel. 01926 456020 or email: bernadette.allen@warwickdc.gov.uk
Website link: Warwick District Council. |
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The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust
Makes awards for projects benefitting the community in the Old Borough of Warwick, predominantly the CV34 postcode area. It can support projects in the areas of:
- the repair of historic buildings
- assistance for the elderly, infirm and others in need
- the provision of leisure and recreational facilities
- the support of educational facilities
Grants are available both for individuals and for organisations. | | More information: Write to
The Clerk of The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust
12 High Street
Warwick
CV34 4AP
or telephone 01926-495533
Further information can be found on the trust's website by clicking here. |
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