Grants
We have two main grants available to help you make a difference
in your area.
Community Initiatives Grant
If you have a good idea for your community that
would benefit Trust residents but need some funding to make it
happen, then this could be what you are looking for.
The Community Initiatives Grant (CIG) has been
benefitting Trust communities since it began nearly 10 years
ago. There are 2 levels of Grant you can apply for:
- a) up to £200, this is a very straightforward grant to apply
for and is available to help those groups who may need something to
help make their activity/group a success. For example, it may be
that a Residents Group would benefit from having a Tea Urn to make
their social functions that bit easier.
- b) between £200 - £500, this grant requires you to provide a
little more information and may be used for projects/activities
such as Family Fun Days.
Listed below is an example of some of the successful groups who
received funding last year, one such group was the Walcot All
Stars. The All Stars are a group of girls, mainly from the Whiteway
area who came together to form a Ladies Football Team. They are
managed and coached by local resident Sarah Lynton,
Sarah said;
‘It’s been great that we were able to successfully apply for a
Community Initiative Grant from Somer. It has meant that we were
able to purchase a kit for the girls who are really keen to play
their first game. The girls have all stuck at their training and
support from our local community has been fantastic’.
Some other successful applicants during 2010 have included:
- Proud of Your Doorstep: a group working towards the removal of
fly tipping and general litter by supporting people to remove their
bulky items.
- START: a group that developed through a need identified
particularly for those living a life that involved alcohol, drugs,
crime, to engage in activities that helped them focus on change and
to make their lives better.
- Eastfield Avenue Residents Association: A group working towards
making their neighbourhood a nicer place to live in.
- Larkhall Football sessions: A group of parents putting on
football sessions every Saturday for all children to participate
in.
- Tuesday 50+ Club: A club for those older members of the
community to enable them to participate in activities that
encourage friendships.
- Party in the Park (PSJ & Whiteway): Community / Family Fun
Days to build community spirit and promote pride in local
communities.
- Chandler Close & MBE Residents Association: A large
residents association who put on activities throughout the year
that benefit their local community.
If you would like to apply for the Community
Initiatives Grant then please download an application form below or
contact Jo Bellotti, 01225 366145, jo_bellotti@somer.org.uk or
Claire Abrahams, 01225 366162, claire_abrahams@somer.org.uk.
We would be happy to talk you through the application process. Good
Luck!
Download an
application pack.
Neighbourhood Impact Grant
Residents, staff, police and other agencies are encouraged to
put forward ideas for physical improvements to Trust
neighbourhoods.
Examples of projects carried out include:
- Resident-led community garden project at Combe Down, Bath
- Security lighting at Foxhill, Bath
- Communal garden improvements at Meadow Court, Bath
- Handrail and lighting at Chichester Place, Radstock
- Fencing at Sherwood Close, Keynsham
A panel of staff and residents assesses the applications for the
fund and Area Panels make the final decision on how the money is
spent.
For more information on the Neighbourhood Impact
scheme contact Chris Boyes on 01225 366144 or email chris_boyes@somer.org.uk.