Stocksbridge, a small town located about 10 miles north of Sheffield, lies on the edge of the Pennines and the Peak District National Park. It is home to Liberty Steels, a prominent British manufacturer specializing in aerospace steel products.
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.
Any groups wishing to apply for a grant will need to make reference to the Town Council’s grants policy and complete a grant application form. Both documents can be downloaded via the links below or a copy obtained from the office.
In 2005 the Town Council launched a Citizens Award Scheme whereby local residents are nominated for their services to the community. Details of recent winners are posted on this site. If you wish to nominate a person/group or see winners from previous years please contact the office.
Annual Citizen’s Awards 2025
Nominations to be considered at the Recreation and Environment Committee on 4th March 2025. Winners to be notified and invited to attend the Annual Assembly on 13th May 2025 to be presented with a certificate and cheque.
Citizen’s Award Scheme – Past Winners
Tim and Evelyn Curson received an Annual Citizen’s Award as recognition for their dedication to the Royal British Legion/Remembrance Day Parade for the last 35 years.
Alan Rodgers received an Annual Citizen’s Award in recognition of his community work with Bolsterstone Community Group and the Participatory Budgeting Task Group
Angela Ford received an Annual Citizen’s Award in recognition of her ongoing involvement with Stocksbridge Women’s Institute and community work.
Karen Lindley received an Annual Citizen’s Award in recognition of her services to the town over the last 24 years.
Grants awarded during the financial year 2025/2026:
| Stocksbridge Pentaqua Swimming Club | 1200.00 |
| Stocksbridge & Penistone Fairtrade | 390.00 |
| Valley in Bloom | 1200.00 |
| Bolsterstone Parochial Church Council | 500.00 |
| Steels Healers – Men in Sheds | 900.00 |
| The Venue | 1000.00 |
A grant of £1000 was awarded to The Venue towards costs for a Halloween party and a Christmas party (£500 per event), including entertainment, buffet, and decorations which can also be used for future events.
A grant of £900 was awarded to Steelers Healers (part of Men in Sheds UK) towards costs for kitchen equipment for a food provision area which will offer free basic meals / drinks to users of the facility.
A grant of £500 was awarded to Bolsterstone Parochial Church Council towards the costs of Bolsterstone Flower Festival.
A grant of £1,200 was awarded to Valley in Bloom towards the costs of grass cutting and maintenance for the land at the junction of Manchester Road and Haywood Lane.
A grant of £390 was awarded to Stocksbridge & Penistone Fairtrade towards the costs of a publicity banner.
A grant of £1,200 was awarded to Stocksbridge Pentaqua Swimming Club towards the costs of six new diving blocks for swimming training and the wider community at Stocksbridge Leisure Centre.
Grants awarded during the financial year 2024/2025:
| Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group | 178.00 |
| Penistone FM | 1000.00 |
| Sheffield Lip Reading Group | 300.00 |
| Steel Valley Beacon Arts | 300.00 |
| Steel Valley Project | 1000.00 |
| STEP Development Trust | 1000.00 |
| Stocksbridge & District History Society (office rent) | 4368.00 |
| Stocksbridge & Upper Don Tenants & Residents Association (TARA) | 180.00 |
| Stocksbridge & Upper Don Tenants & Residents Association (TARA) | 425.00 |
| Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre | 600.00 |
| Stocksbridge Food Bank – Food Matters | 1000.00 |
| Stocksbridge Pentaqua Swimming Club | 1000.00 |
| Stocksbridge Photographic Society | 500.00 |
| The Royal British Legion | 600.00 |
| Valley Music Festival | 500.00 |
| Bolsterstone Community Group | 575.00 |
| Valley React | 1000.00 |
A grant of £1,000 was awarded to Valley React towards funding assistance for transport costs.
A grant of £575 was awarded to Bolsterstone Community Group towards participation in the national beacon lighting event to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
A grant of £1000 was awarded to Steel Valley Project towards creation of a wildflower meadow at Parsonage Farm.
A grant of £500 was awarded to Valley Music Festival towards the cost of venue hire to support music education and participation.
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