GRANTS...

Each year the Town Council award grants to many projects to assist local groups in the area. Any group which holds a constitution and serves the residents of Stocksbridge, Deepcar and Bolsterstone is eligible to apply for a grant.

At the Town Council meeting held on 13th October 2011 Councillors adopted a new Grants Policy together with an Application Form.  Any groups wishing to apply for a grant will need to make reference to this policy and complete a grant application form.  Both documents can be downloaded via the links below or a copy obtained from the office.

Grant Application Form

Grants Policy & Guidelines

Grants awarded during the financial year 2011/12 are listed below:-

A grant of £875 was awarded to Stocksbridge & District Pentaqua Swimming Club for assistance towards their Annual Open Gala.

A grant of £275 was awarded to Stocksbridge Community Care Group for assistance towards transport costs for older people registered with SCCG.

A grant of £600 was awarded to Stocksbridge Friendship Bowling Club for assistance towards the costs of repairs to the mowing machine and levelling of paving slabs around the green.

A donation of £150 was awarded to Deepcar Brass Band for playing at this year's Remembrance Day Parade.

A grant of £500 was awarded to Junior Fox F.C. for funding towards kit and equipment.

A grant of £600 was awarded to Stocksbride Cycling Club towards the purchase of road bikes for juniors.

A grant of £1000 was awarded to Deepcar Village Community Association for funding towards the Annual Community Bonfire event.

A grant of £500 was awarded to Stocksbridge Park Steels Juniors F.C. for the purchase of footballs.

A grant of £400 was awarded to the Stocksbridge Walkers Are Welcome Group as a contribution towards costs.

A grant of £4000 was awarded to Steel Valley Project as a contribution towards the costs for 2011/12.

A contribution of £1600 was awarded to Valley In Bloom Group for the 2011/12 season.

A grant of £500 was awarded to Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C. for membership of their Lifeline Appeal.

A grant of £648 was awarded to Stocksbridge Tennis Club for assistance towards their Summer Tennis Camp.

A grant of £250 was awarded to Stocksbridge & Upper Don Community Health Forum towards photocopying and postage costs.

A grant of £800 was awarded to Activity Sheffield for programmes to be carried out in this area.

A grant of £500 was awarded to Valley Community Gardens for funding assistance towards their project.

A grant of £750 was awarded to Stocksbridge Advice Centre for funding towards volunteer expenses.

A grant of £250 was awarded to Valley Pentecostal Church for finding towards their Easter Playscheme.

A grant of £890 was awarded to Drive It Home for funding of 10 places on the simulator driving course as presented to Council in 2010/11.

A grant of £450 was awarded to Stocksbridge & District Federation of Racing pigeons for funding towards for 2011/2012 season.

A grant of £640 was awarded to Stocksbridge & Disrict Golf Club - Juniors Section for costs towards their proposed Junior coaching scheme.

A grant of £875 was awarded to Stocksbridge & District Pentaqua Swimming Club for costs towards their Annual Spring Sprints Gala.

A grant of £500 was awarded to Stocksbridge Cycling Club towards the costs of club clothing and affiliation costs.

A grant of £1000 was awarded to Deepcar Village Community Association for assistance towards this year's community bonfire.

The Town Council purchased three poppy wreaths from the Royal British Legion at a cost of £150 for this year's Remembrance Day Service.

A grant of £500 was awarded to Stocksbridge Community Care Group for costs towards the proposed Carers Support Project.

A grant of £4000 was awarded to Steel Valley Project for costs for 2010/2011.

A grant of £150 was awarded to Birdwell Wheelers for support for the Hill Climb event on Pea Royd Lane in October 2010.

A grant of £1600 was awarded to Valley In Bloom for support for the project for 2010/11.

A grant of £250 was awarded to Valley Pentecostal Church for assistance towards their Summer Holiday Club.

A grant of £1000 was awarded to Drive-2-Survive towards the purchase of a driving simulator, plus funding for up to ten places per year for local youths aged between 17-24 who have been referred by the local Police.

A grant of £648 was awarded to Stocksbridge Tennis Club for assistance towards their Summer Tennis Camp.

A grant of £250 was awarded to Stocksbridge Lip Reading Group for support of the classes available in Stocksbridge.

Grants awarded during the last financial year (2010/11) are listed below:-

The Town Council also have an arrangement with Sheffield Community Transport to provide a minibus and driver to groups for outings.  Groups can apply to the Town Council for a transport grant of up to £275.00 per annum.  Once again details of the group, a copy of its constitution and set of accounts is required by the Town Council.