The council is committed to supporting voluntary organisations and community groups which operate within St Edmundsbury and whose services support the councils aims and objectives.
The councils grants schemes include:
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Capital grants for a specific project or initiative:
Successful applicants include Lidgate Village Hall Committee who completely refurbished their hall, Kedington Parish Council who upgraded their children's play area, and Cavendish Wanderers Cricket Club who purchased some capital equipment.
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Core funding:
To help voluntary and community organisations with their running costs. Examples include The Citizens Advice Bureau, The Volunteer Centres, a local history group and communities entering the Britain in Bloom competitions.
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Grants for less than £250:
For community based organisations and charities. These currently include annual grants to resident associations and a percentage discount on the rates for hire of St Edmundsbury's halls.
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Rural Areas Community Initiatives Fund:
Capital grants awarded from £500 to £5000 towards community projects.
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For more information on the council's grants criteria and policies visit:
If you would like to complete either of the application forms on the computer, please email us at the address below and we will email you the application form in word format. Hard copies can also be obtained.
Contact details
Paul Rounce
Community Funding Officer
St Edmundsbury Borough Council
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3YU
Phone: 01284 757079
Fax: 01284 757607
Email: paul.rounce@stedsbc.gov.uk
