Each year as a TDC councillor I have £1500 to give out as a Community Grant to local organisations, this has to be to the benefit of the community. I have used my fund this year to help support several organisations and events some of which are set out below:-
- Environment projects at Highweek and Bradley Barton primary schools
- New Community Seats at the top of the Avenue, Newton Abbot - (Still to be Installed)
- The Memory Cafe at the Avenue Church - this supports people with Alzheimer's and their carers.
- "View from Here" Film Festival - This is an opportunity to introduce young people to the film industry, allow them to inspire at film making and to further their skills and find new ways of expressing themselves.
This is only a few of the grants I have given out but I hope it gives a taste of the kind of things I have supported. A new round of grants will be available from April so if anyone as any suggestions or projects for funding please get in touch through this blog.