Did you know that the Town Council has a small annual budget allocation for community grants? A number of awards are made each year to support community events and Poynton-based voluntary organisations or societies.
The criteria for making such awards are based on the following guidelines:
- Voluntary organisations or societies based in Poynton, where at least 70% of its members are Poynton residents.
- Projects, events or programmes that can be shown to benefit the Community as a whole or a significant percentage.
- Projects that enhance the profile /reputation of Poynton and deliver a benefit to the residents of Poynton.
- Projects that compliments the strategic plans of the Town Council
The application process will be fair and transparent, and decided by the appropriate Town Council Committee. You are asked to provide full details on the application form.
You must be aware that, if successful, you must fill out a grant monitoring form. Any unspent grant must be returned to Poynton Town Council within three months.
For further information and to apply for a grant, please contact the Town Clerk. haf.barlow@poyntontowncouncil.gov.uk