Grant Funding

Small Grant Applications 2024 

Grants are available to clubs, charities and organisations that benefit the village on application to the Parish Council.  These grants are available for equipment, services or specific work.  They are not available for administration.

The Parish Council will require proof that the grant has been spent on the work specified.  Any grants given must be spent solely for the use of that organisation only.  Please send receipts to the Clerk by 31 March 2025.

The maximum individual grant will be at the discretion of the Committee.  The maximum money available for all grants for this financial year is £2500.

Applications should be sent to:

The Clerk, Vickie Watts

Email: clerk@colefordpc.org.uk

Tel: 07971 516916 or 01749 880428

Applications must be received by 1st November 2024.  Applications received after this date will NOT be considered.

The decision of the Parish Council will be made at the November 2024 Council meeting and will be final.

Halecombe Quarry Community Fund

The Halecombe Quarry Community Fund will seek to support projects within the parishes of Leigh-on-Mendip, Coleford, Mells and Whatley local to the quarry that improve the amenity and environment of the residents within the parishes.

Projects that have clear benefits in terms of education, recreation, nature conservation and sustainability will be supported subject to the availability of funds.

For more information and the application form please download from the Documents section on this page.  The deadline for applications will be 31st of January 2024.

The completed application should be returned directly to halecombequarryfund@gmail.com  with any supporting documents.