Is my project eligible for funding under South Hams District Council's Community Grant Fund?
All projects must help to meet at least one Council strategic priority or one cross-cutting theme.
The Council's strategic priorities are:
Securing a supply of housing for local people at affordable levels;
Creating the conditions for the growth and maintenance of quality economic activity;
Maintaining the district's distinctive environment whilst enabling access and sensitive development;
Maintaining a clean environment;
Working with others to improve access to key services.
The Council's cross-cutting themes are:
Climate change;
Meeting the needs of young people;
Promoting a healthier community.
The following are not eligible to apply for funding:
Individuals;
Businesses;
For profit organisations;
Projects which promote religious beliefs;
Projects which are the primary responsibility of another authority;
Projects already receiving funding from South Hams District Council;
Projects that have the sole purpose of raising funds for charity or another project;
Projects where construction work / the event / the project for which funding is sought has already commenced or takes place on an annual basis;
Repairs and maintenance e.g. replacement boilers, landscape maintenance;
Repeat applications from the same organisation are discouraged and will be automatically excluded in the funding round following a previous application. Similarly, applications for a project which has previously failed to meet the eligibility criteria will be excluded.
How much funding is available under the Community Grant Fund?
The total sum of funding available at June 2008 is £51,704. Applicants can apply for a maximum grant of 50% of the total project cost, with a minimum grant of £500 and a maximum grant of £25,000. All awards are dependent upon available Council resources.
Where can I get help finding match funding for my project?
South Hams Community and Voluntary Services provides funding information and advice for community and voluntary groups in the South Hams. Their contact details are as follows:
South Hams Community and Voluntary Services
The Cottage
Follaton House
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NE
Tel: 01803 862266
E-mail: cvs@southhamscvs.org.uk
My town / parish has no community plan. Why should we do one?
Undertaking a community plan will put you in a much better position to influence local and national government decisions regarding local services. It will also put you in a better position to attract funding as you will be able to demonstrate community need for projects. Further information is available at Community Planning.
How do we undertake a comunity plan?
A Community Planning Toolkit is available which will guide you through the various steps involved in undertaking a community plan. Help and advice is also available by contacting the Community Development Team. Their contact details are as follows:
Community Development Team
South Hams District Council
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
TQ9 5NE
Contact Number: 01803 861234
Email: community@southhams.gov.uk
Where can I get information on social services?
All social care services within South Hams and for residents of South Hams are provided by Devon County Council - a full list of their services is available on the website link below:
How do I contact Social Services?
The link below takes you to full details of how to contact each of the various social services provided:
If I have an out of hours emergency how do I contact social services?
There is an emergency out of office hours social services phone number - 0845 6000388
How do I find out about community groups / volunteering opportunities in my area?
Information on community groups is available at Local Community Groups. For volunteering opportunities, have a look at the Do-IT website or the South Hams Volunteer Centre website and see how you can make a difference.
How do I get involved in 'Think Global, Act Local'?
The smallest of actions in day to day life can help to make positive changes to our environment. The following links provide ideas of how you can get involved:
