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.
GRANTS
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.
AWARDS
ANNUAL CITIZENS 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.
CITIZENS AWARD SCHEME – PAST WINNERS
Grants awarded during the financial year 2024/2025 are listed below:-
| 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 £1000 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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