Eynsham Parish Council News

Grants for Groups 9 Sep 2017 The Parish Council allocates up to £2500 a year to local voluntary organisations. Apply by 14 October for grants in 2018!

Eynsham Parish Council allocates up to £2500 a year in grants (usually £100-£400) to village groups and voluntary organisations. The deadline to apply for a grant covering 2018-9 is 14 October: please download the form below.

All grants are subject to these conditions:

  • The Parish Council must satisfy itself that the grant is in the interests of, or will directly benefit, all or a portion of the parish and its inhabitants.
  • The application must demonstrate local community need and support.
  • The applicant must demonstrate a clear financial need for the grant
  • Retrospective grant applications will not be considered.
  • Grants will not be awarded to meet general salary costs.
  • The organisation submitting the application must be non-party political.
  • Successful applicants may be required to submit a short report outlining the use made of the grant within 3 months of the project’s completion.

Grant aid will not be paid out until April / May 2018. Please contact the Clerk, Katherine Doughty, for enquiries.

The Finance Committee will consider applications on 14 November. Final decisions will be part of the budget setting process.