Applications for grants 2020 opens on 1st November 2020 to 31st December 2020 Cromhall grant policy 2020
Each year Cromhall parish council offers small grants to local groups or organiser of events/activities for Cromhall parishioners under powers vested to it under Local Government Act 1972 s137.
The aim of this scheme is to support and promote an active community in Cromhall by providing financial support for community organisations working for the benefit of Cromhall parishioners, with the intention of improving the range of services and activities in the parish.
Applications for grants can be made between 1st November to 31st December each year.
For full terms and conditions please visit the policies page for detailed information including an application form.
2020/21
The S137 rate for 2020/21 will be £8.32 per elector.
2019/20
The S137 rate set by Government for 2019/20 is £8.12 per elector (x 604) = £4,904
Cromhall parish council awarded grants to:
| Name | Request | Benefits | Amount requested | Approved grants |
| St Andrews PTFA | Contribute to training on learn pads | All school children at St Andrews | £400.00 | £400.00 |
| Cromhall Horticultural Society | Hire of marquee for Flower show | 90% attendees from Cromhall | £500.00 | £250.00 |
| Benefice Newsletter (5Alive) | Contribution to 5Alive publication | Cromhall residents | £300.00 | £300.00 |
| T@3 | Hall hire and outings | Cromhall senior citizens who are members | £150.00 | £150.00 |
| Royal British Legion | Poppy appeal | £200.00 | ||
| Village Hall | Improving access to disabled toilets | Provide suitable privacy or dignity for all users of the toilets | £500.00 | £500.00 |
| Total | £1,800.00 |
Grants awarded in previous years
2018/19
|
Name |
Amount | Details |
| Brandon Trust | £174.00 | Contribution to trip to Legoland up to 8 children from GL12 |
| Benefice Newsletter | £300.00 | Contribution to 5Alive delivered to all Cromhall residents |
| Tea at 3 | £190.00 | Contribution to trip and hire benefiting senior citizens members in Cromhall |
| St Peters Hospice | £100.00 | Hospice at home |
| Above and Beyond | £200.00 | Contribution to chairs in Oncology |
| St Andrews PTFA | £608.00 | waterproof gazebos benefits school children and public when used at events |
| Royal British Legion | £200.00 | Poppy appeal |
| TOTAL | £1,772.00 |
2017/18
| Name | Request for | Benefits | Amount | Agreed grant |
| Cromhall Flower show | Marquees. | Anyone attending | £957.97 | £300.00 |
| PTFA St Andrews school | 3 Benches on school playing field | school children and users of playing fields | £750.00 | £500.00 |
| T@3 | Outing | Cromhall senior citizens who are members | £176.00 | £176.00 |
| Cromhall Village Hall committee | Heating system | Range of Cromhall community users | £5,000.00 | £300.00 |
| Tortworth Forest Centre | Volunteer days @ £450/day. Total £5400 | Anecdotal evidence suggests 4/5 locals per event | £5,400.00 | £225.00 |
| St Peters Hospice |
Grant | £100.00 | ||
| Royal British Legion | Poppy Appeal | £200.00 | ||
| Benefice newsletter | Newsletter | All residents | £300.00 | |
| Total | £2.101.00 |