News about grants – November 2015
Grants can now be submitted at any time and for any amount. So long as the application is within the Local Trust rules (FAQs) and there is still money in the Million Pot and the community supports the grant (FAQs) it will go ahead. The Toothill Big Local Team are here, ready and willing to help groups with an application or anyone with an idea to make Toothill an even better place.
15+ groups/people expressing an interest in submitting grants had the opportunity to be among the 1st to go ‘live’ on Toothill Big Local’s new online grant application system. Thus far, only 2 groups have made contact, with 1 application currently live and another in discussion. Looking forward to hearing from the other 13+ and anyone else who is eligible (FAQs) to apply.
Grants approved to date
2015: Grants to date = £3408
Esprit Gymnastics Club, Headlands Grove, Swindon, received a sports bursary of £3408 for a talented young gymnast who lives in Toothill. Blog coming soon.
2014: Total grants = £3237
Toothill Community Centre, Toothill Village Centre, received a grant of £737 for a new Christmas tree and internal and external decorations.
Oliver Tomkins Junior School, Toothill, received a grant of £500 as a contribution to a secure lock-up for PE equipment.
Toothill Community Centre, Toothill Village Centre, received a grant of £500 as a contribution to a new dishwasher.
1st Toothill Scout Group, Toothill Farm House and Scout Hut, received a grant of £500 as a contribution to temporary roof repairs.
Phoenix Surgery, Toothill Village Centre, received a grant of £500 as a contribution to CCTV to increase security inside the surgery and in the car park area.
West Swindon Ladies Club, Toothill Community Centre, received a grant of £500 to assist with the increasing costs of visiting speakers.
2013: Total grants = £400
SOBS charity (Survivors of Bereavement through Suicide) received a grant of £400 to assist with the purchase of support books.
Ideal Films, Toothill Farm House, received a grant of £307 as a contribution towards setting up a film club for young people. Due to lack of take up in Toothill, this did not proceed.
