Community Grants Awarded

On Monday 15th October 2018, Hertford Town Council’s Finance, Policy and Administration Committee awarded grants totalling £31,700 to three Hertford-based organisations and good causes.

PRESS RELEASE 

16th October 2018

HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS

COMMUNITY & NEW HOMES BONUS GRANTS

On Monday 15^th October 2018, Hertford Town Council’s Finance, Policy and Administration Committee awarded grants totalling £31,700 to three Hertford-based organisations and good causes.

Presdales School Academy Trust were awarded a New Homes Bonus Grant of £30,000 to assist with the necessary work to obtain planning permission for the building of an all- weather synthetic sports pitch suitable for hockey and other sports.

Ella Wansell was awarded a Community Grant for £500 to support her goal of becoming a GB Senior Athlete.

East Herts Citizens Advice Service were awarded a Community Grant of £1200 towards the cost of five new computers and three laptops.

Available Grants from Hertford Town Council

Community Grants

Funding of up to £1200 can be awarded under this scheme for a range of purposes, including public events, projects being undertaken by local voluntary organisations and endeavours by individuals which show a clear benefit to Hertford residents.

New Homes Bonus Grants

Grants of up to £30,000 are available from the New Homes Bonus fund for ambitious projects to enhance and improve communities in Hertford. Available funding will be used to support and encourage a diverse range of improvement schemes and projects across all age ranges, a wide range of interests and wherever possible innovative initiatives to meet the needs of Hertford Residents and businesses.

Applications are considered quarterly at the meetings of the Finance, Policy and Administration Committee. Deadlines for receipt of applications are 10^th December 2018 and 11^th February 2019.

If you would wish to apply on behalf of a Hertford based project or business, please complete the application form, available to download at http://www.hertford.gov.uk

The Chairman of the Finance, Policy and Administration Committee, Cllr Bob Deering, said:

"As always, we are very pleased to have awarded additional grants to deserving causes and we know they make a difference and it's very good that we're in a position to help. We look forward to receiving applications for further grant funding and we were delighted to support Presdales School Academy Trust, East Herts Citizens Advice Service and Ella Wansell.

To view case studies on organisations and charities that have already benefited from funding visit www.hertford.gov.uk/page-working-with-the-community-77/