WHO CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT?
Our grants are offered to local charities, voluntary groups and organisations which benefit our town. Whitehill Town Council offer two categories of grants and these funds can really make a difference. We would love to support as many fantastic organisations as we can.
- MAJOR GRANT AID: For any amount of £3,001 or over in any one financial year. The closing date for applications is 31 December each year.
- MINOR GRANT AID: £3,000 or less in any one financial year. There are two rounds and the closing date for applications is 31 March and 30 September each year.
MAJOR GRANT AID
For grants of £3,001 and over
The Executive Committee, who make most town council decisions, approved grant aid for the major grants below on the 9th February 2023 to the following organisations for the fantastic work they contribute to Whitehill & Bordon:
- £11,625 to Citizens Advice East Hampshire to support and provide advice to residents in Whitehill & Bordon.
- £4,125 to Home-Start Hampshire for local family support.
- £18,625 to The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre to support core activities.
- £6,625 to Whitehill & Bordon Community Association for ongoing running costs at the Forest Community Centre.
Cllr Andy Tree (Leader of Council & Chairman of Executive Committee) said: “As a town council, we are happy to support these valuable local organisations, so they can continue to contribute meaningfully to our community”.
Helen Drake (Citizens Advice East Hampshire, Chief Executive) said ” We thank Whitehill Town Council for their continued support to our service helping Whitehill and Bordon residents with the problems they face. This year has seen so many local residents facing unprecedented challenges managing the cost of living, with many struggling to crisis level with energy and food costs, debt and rent arrears. We have been here to help them through this crisis, providing support and advice in whatever way we can despite limited resources ourselves as a local charity. This grant will help us continue support to local residents as the cost of living crisis continues into 2023 and beyond. If you need help or support please contact us by calling our local telephone advice line on 080 8278 7901 or filling out our online form on our website”:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/east-hampshire/
Sue Gillard (Home Start Hampshire) said “Local staff and volunteers much appreciate the support of Whitehill town Council. Your award ensures we can continue to provide dedicated support, information and guidance to local families. Your support is always appreciated but even more so in these times of financial hardship. Being a parent, can be very challenging, many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life and current financial demands, providing a volunteer home-visitor is often the lifeline they need”.
Rob Allerston (Director Phoenix Theatre) said “On behalf of the Trustees, volunteers and staff of The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre I would like to thank Whitehill Town Council for their continuing faith and financial support for us. I promise we will continue to deliver affordable, accessible arts for the community of Whitehill & Bordon and in doing so promote the town as a great place to live”.
Curtis Bone (Chairman of Whitehill & Bordon Community Association) said: “WBCA would like to thank Whitehill Town Council for their continued support and backing, the grant will allow us to continue to operate and improve the Community Centre for the benefit of our users and wider community”.
MINOR GRANT AID
For grants up to £3,000
Local organisations can apply for a Minor Grant up to £3,000 for projects, equipment and revenue costs which benefit the Whitehill & Bordon community.
Awards are made in two rounds with closing dates of 31st March and 30th September each year.
Round 1 – March 2022
On 5 May 2022 the Executive Committee awarded the round 1 minor grants to the following organisations:
- £1,500.00 to Whitehill & Bordon Town Partnership – to support the 2022 annual Christmas fair.
- £2,000.00 to Oakmoor School for set up costs for DofE expedition equipment.
Round 2 – September 2022
On 13 October 2022 the Executive Committee awarded Victim Support £200 in the 2nd round of the minor grant applications.
The Deputy Leader Cllr Catherine Clark chaired Executive Committee as its Vice Chairman.
Whitehill Town Council Resolved to agree to award Victim Support the £200.00 requested and this money will go towards security items that they provide free of charge to victims and their families such as personal alarms and small security items for their homes such as window or door alarms to make people feel safer in their homes.
A quote from Cllr Catherine Clark: “We are very privileged as a town council to be able to support charities with funding, the Victim Support Charity is definitely a worthwhile cause and we are delighted that the money we have given will help them to help others.”
A quote from the Victim Support Charity: ”Victim Support supports victims and those affected by crime throughout the Hampshire & Isle of Wight area. We would like to thank Whitehill Town Council for their kind donation to our service. The money will be used to provide security items to the residents of Whitehill & Bordon including personal alarms, window and door alarms, helping residents to feel safer in their homes as well as out in the community”
