Voluntary Wokingham groups to benefit from cash boosts
Wokingham Borough Council has just launched its annual grant funding scheme (2008/09) for local community and voluntary organisations working hard for the residents of the Wokingham Borough.
Community and voluntary organisations across Wokingham borough have until October 31 to submit their bids for grant funding. Bids will be welcomed from community and voluntary organisations providing services such as sport, culture, education, or looking after people’s welfare and offering support to those in need. Applications may be made to continue existing funding, or to request support for new activities.
Applying is easier after the successful introduction of a new application form last year, and electronic bids are also accepted. For bids for £500 or less, there is also a shorter application form to complete.
Each year Wokingham Borough Council allocates over £300,000 in annual grants to support voluntary work in the borough. Decisions will be reported to the voluntary groups early next year and successful applicants will receive their grants at the beginning of the next financial year.
Executive member for community development Cllr Dianne King said: “The borough council recognises the importance many of our local voluntary and community sector groups play in our community. They provide a valuable service often complementing services provided by the council and share the same community ambitions as we do.
“The council does have a limited budget, but it is important that any organisation that may be eligible under the grants scheme gets their bid in on time. We can then take the very difficult decisions on how the budget can best be allocated and we will fund projects or activities that are run for the benefit of residents in the Borough.”
Guidance explaining the application process and the criteria that groups must meet to qualify for a grant as well as application forms are available on the council’s website (www.wokingham.gov.uk - under community and living) or from Sue Roberts in the council’s strategy and partnerships unit on (0118) 974 6016 or by email: sue.roberts@wokingham.gov.uk.Further information is also available from Community Voluntary Action (CVA) Wokingham-Borough on (0118) 984 6884.
A workshop, giving Wokingham local groups the chance to find out more about the process and have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as learn about other possible funding opportunities, is being held on Wednesday October 3 between 6.30pm and 9pm in the council chamber at the council’s civic offices, at Shute End in Wokingham. Community and voluntary organisations across the borough are welcome to attend this workshop.
Community and voluntary organisations across Wokingham borough have until October 31 to submit their bids for grant funding. Bids will be welcomed from community and voluntary organisations providing services such as sport, culture, education, or looking after people’s welfare and offering support to those in need. Applications may be made to continue existing funding, or to request support for new activities.
Applying is easier after the successful introduction of a new application form last year, and electronic bids are also accepted. For bids for £500 or less, there is also a shorter application form to complete.
Each year Wokingham Borough Council allocates over £300,000 in annual grants to support voluntary work in the borough. Decisions will be reported to the voluntary groups early next year and successful applicants will receive their grants at the beginning of the next financial year.
Executive member for community development Cllr Dianne King said: “The borough council recognises the importance many of our local voluntary and community sector groups play in our community. They provide a valuable service often complementing services provided by the council and share the same community ambitions as we do.
“The council does have a limited budget, but it is important that any organisation that may be eligible under the grants scheme gets their bid in on time. We can then take the very difficult decisions on how the budget can best be allocated and we will fund projects or activities that are run for the benefit of residents in the Borough.”
Guidance explaining the application process and the criteria that groups must meet to qualify for a grant as well as application forms are available on the council’s website (www.wokingham.gov.uk - under community and living) or from Sue Roberts in the council’s strategy and partnerships unit on (0118) 974 6016 or by email: sue.roberts@wokingham.gov.uk.Further information is also available from Community Voluntary Action (CVA) Wokingham-Borough on (0118) 984 6884.
A workshop, giving Wokingham local groups the chance to find out more about the process and have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as learn about other possible funding opportunities, is being held on Wednesday October 3 between 6.30pm and 9pm in the council chamber at the council’s civic offices, at Shute End in Wokingham. Community and voluntary organisations across the borough are welcome to attend this workshop.
Wokingham Borough Council
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