Lichfield district community groups invited to apply for councillor funding

Community groups across Lichfield District have until the end of November to apply for councillor funding to support projects that will have a positive impact on their area.

The Councillor Community Fund enables each Lichfield District councillor to award £300 to support the following:

• Projects that provide local solutions to local needs.
• One-off events that benefit the local community and support community resilience.
• Current projects/activities that need a small amount of support to continue or grow.
• Capital items (equipment, materials etc).
• New projects and activities that need some funding to get going.
• Projects that stimulate new community activity, such as setting up new local community events and clubs.

Interested groups are invited to contact their ward councillor with their project idea. If the councillor supports the project, applications can then be made through the Community Foundation for Staffordshire, which is administering the scheme on behalf of the council. 

Applicants will need to register with the Community Foundation for Staffordshire on its website and then complete an online form.

Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Councillor Richard Cox (pictured), said: “Community groups do a tremendous amount to support our district and I’m eager to make sure they are aware that this year’s funding is available until the end of November.

“Just a modest amount of money can make a huge difference so I’m asking groups to please contact their ward councillor for more details.”

Kings Bromley Cricket Club has received £100 from Councillor Cox’s allocation.

Ben Nicholas, of Kings Bromley Cricket Club, said: “The club is always looking at ways to enhance its facilities so we were delighted to find out we were able to get a community grant through Lichfield District Council.

“We applied for a £100 grant which was very straightforward to do and enabled us to buy an air fryer which has really helped us in the kitchen.

“We’d advise community groups, if they have the opportunity, to reach out to their local district councillor and apply.”