Grants
Grants awarded 2007/2008 (second round)
     
Applicant Name
Project Name
Award
Amount
 
 
     
Mezzo Mums 1,500  
Funding for dance activities for financially stretched families    
     
Age Concern Warwickshire 5,000  
Stratford Club Co-ordinator (Lunch Clubs)    
     
South Warwickshire Carers Support Service 1,600  
Support Network for carers of children with an illness/disability at new Parent Carer Cafe.    
   
     
Stonham 124  
Garden furniture for residents    
     
Stratford on Avon District Council 806  
Holiday Coaching schemes for children    
     
Stratford Samaritans 3,000  
Replacement heating boiler    
     
Town Hall Darby and Joan Club 1,000  
Trips and outings    
     
Victim Support 2,336  
Anti bullying workshops in schools    
     
Age Concern Warwickshire 5,360  
Minibus maintenance    
     
Alzheimer's Society 5,000  
Alzheimer support Cafe    
     
South Warwickshire Carers Support Service 2,340  
Stratford Carers' Group    
     
Turning Point 4,000  
Garden project    
   
Warwickshire County Council 2,000  
Improved access to the countryside    
     
Alveston Football Club Junior Section 2,000  
Basic training equipment    
     
Heritage Education 1,202  
Warwick Museum outreach - summer holiday family learning programme    
     
Little Greg's (St Gregory's Pre School Ltd) 3,000  
Funding to equip an outdoor classroom    
     
Royal Shakespeare Company 15,000  
Theatrelink project with schools    
     
SOAR Trampoline Club 2,500  
New trampoline and crash mats    
     
St Peter's Mission Manor Road Child Health Clinic 458  
Mats and cupboards    
     
The Willows C E Primary School 2,500  
To provide help and support for families attending the Refuge    
   
Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs 4,954  
Life Skills course for 8 people between 16 and 25    
     
Stratford upon Avon Boat Club 950  
Coaching    
   
Stratford upon Avon Hockey Club 2,000  
Junior development programme 08/09    
     
Stratford Wanderers 1,500  
Training equipment and kit.    
     
Warwickshire Community Youth Circus 2,400  
Monthly circus skills workshop    
     
Polish Catholic Association 850  
Newsletter and website for community    
     
Parish Church of St James, Alveston 20,000  
Rewiring/relighting in church.    
   
Songs of Praise 575  
Songs of Praise and concert for the elderly    
     
Stratford Climate Action Network (SCAN) 680  
Enable Stratford to become a Transition Town    
     
Friends of Shakespeare's Church 5,000  
Conservation etc. of Shakespeare family ledger stones    
     
Stratford upon Avon Amnesty International Group 350  
Display screens for events    
     
Stratford Council for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Bureau 30,000  
Assistance with premises rental and maintenances for 1 further year    
   
129985
     

GRANTS AWARDED 2007/08 (first round)

Applicant Name Project Name Award Amount
individuals in need 6 people supported at 17 1 08 2850
Helping Hands Club Garden project at Shakespeare Court semi sheltered housing for the elderly. 2000
Warwickshire Reminiscence Action Group Extension of 'Trigger bank ' to include themes of the Home Front and 60's /70's 2000
Anxiety Alliance Printing of essential books and booklets and to help people suffering with anxiety attacks etc. 65
Citizens Advice Bureau Towards Funding campaign to enable Bureau to move to larger premises 25000
Citizens Advice Bureau Running costs 45000
Escape: Community Art in Action Escape workshop, paper moon, insight young people. 12000
Family and Friends Self help support group fro family and friends of drugs/alcohol misusers 1500
Friends of the Stratford Refuge Summer house in the garden 2000
Friendship Project for children Befriending scheme for vulnerable children 2000
Just Me! Self help support group fo people suffering with autism and who cannot communicate and interact in the normal way 2000
Lifespace Personal mentoring and mediation support for children experiencign problems 6000
Relate South Warwickshire Funding for clients with financial difficulty 4500
Safeline Counselling Support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse 2000
Shakespeare Hospice Hospice at Home Service 65000
Solace Advertising/posters for more volunteers and additional training 1500
Stonham Create secure enclosed area/garden with lockable side gate and at rear of 9 bed supported accommodation 1390
Stratford Samaritans Purchase printer/copier and refurb 2 chairs 933
Stratford upon Avon After Stroke Support Group Set up after stroke support group in Stratford to meet their emotional physical and social needs 2500
Dogs for the Disabled Aftercare for 1 year to a client and his assistance dog 800
Listening Books Postal audio book servicce for people with physical/learning difficulties.Funding for 20 members in people for 2 years 3000
Parkinsons Disease Society Towards funding of Community Support Worker 3500
Volunteer Bureau Towards running costs 10000
Warwickshire & Northampton Air Ambulance Purchase 14 flying helmets to replace old equipment 10000
Warwickshire Association for the Blind Provide drop in centre at United Reform Church for visually impaired people in the town 3000
Armonico Consort Stage music and drama workshops in town schools. 7500
Cllr Dr Rev Roy Lodge The Schools Shakespeare Lecture 400
Clopton Nursery Trust Additional IT and software for children with co-ordination difficulties 1000
Clopton Nursery Trust Fencing for previously unused outdoor area to create new space for use. 1000
ILEAP Part funding towards Project Manager for 2008. 10000
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Willingly to School - One day in the life of a Tudor school child 10000
Stratford upon Avon Grammar School for Girls New science facilities for the school and the town community 44780
Stratford upon Avon YHA Renovate summer house, provide nature trail, outdoor seating, play furniture and outdoor chess for town schools and community. 2000
The Bridge Pre School Purchase Boardmaker software and towards cost of new PVCu windows and doors. 1250
Young Enterprise Business education and citizenship programmes for schools 8000
Getaway Club Programme of activities to help people with physical/learning difficulties 2000
In the Mix Residential weekend for people with learning/physical difficulties 2000
In2theatre Drama and movement classes for people with learning disabilities 2500
Phab Club Programme of activities to help people with physical/learning difficulties 800
SADFAS Towards costs of hiring a venue for lectures. 600
Shakespeare Club Hire charges etc 375
Warwickshire Chinese Brush Painters Group Painting provides mental stimulation and a creative outlet even for those with limited mobility.Towards rent 250
Year Out Drama Hire costs for staff for carol singing and medieval mystery plays in Stratford 1000
Friends of Stratford Music Centre Summer School 2008 3000
Hijack Music Songwriting, recording and producing a DVD for years 10/11 at High School. 2000
Holy Trinity Church Towards installation of portable lighting 1250
Nova Theatre Group Childrens theatre group production of Annie 2000
Rogues and Vagabonds Autumn production based on the lives of 3 women from World War Two Berlin 500
Rudolf Kempe Society Songs for Apollo; venue hire costs 6100
Second Thoughts Drama Group Cost of productions at Civic hall 1000
Stratford Literary Festival Staging children's element of Literary Festival plus free tickets for town secondary schools. 6000
Stratford Music Centre Subsidise students on benefits etc. 3570
Stratford on Avon Music Festival Music Festival and education programme 20000
Stratford Scribes Produce a booklet of short stories, poems etc. 200
Stratford Symphony Orchestra Music purchase and hire for 2008 concerts 400
Stratford upon Avon Chamber Music Society Towards cost of concerts 1500
Stratford upon Avon Studio Art Club Arts and craft Workshops 350
Stratford upon Avon Wind Bands Association (SAWBA) Running costs of the town band 1000
Virtuoso Violin Community concerts 800
Visual Arts Forum Arts Festival 2008 at Civic Hall 1250
Alveston Girls Football Club Equipment including white line marker 500
Avon Evening Flower Club Education of members and others in Floral Art 1000
South Warwickshire Shotokai Karate-Do To support junior Summer School 1000
Stratford Cycling Club Go bike programme 8 - 16 year olds 1000
Stratford Sharks Swimming Club Training and education of coaches and swimmers 4000
Stratford Town Colts Football Club Pitch hire for training and match use 6000
Stratford upon Avon & District Amateur Boxing Club Running costs 2000
Stratford upon Avon Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Workshops and delegate to attend National Council meeting 110
Stratford upon Avon Athletics Club Coaching for under 14, 13 and 11 age groups 1500
Stratford upon Avon Cricket Club To provide fully qualified and insured coaches for children 3000
Stratford upon Avon Flower Club Workshops and Open meeting costs 500
Stratford upon Avon Kayaks Purchase of 2 canoes 500
Stratford upon Avon Kayaks Further coaching and river skills development 500
Stratford upon Avon Sea Cadets Towards cost of new minibus 10000
Trick of the Light Teach circus and performance skills to young people 1000
1st Bridgetown Brownies Replacement tents with new lightweight type 800
1st Stratford upon Avon Brownies Replace ageing equipment and storage 500
2nd Shottery Brownies Setting up costs to open new Brownie pack at St Andrew's Church 250
2nd Stratford Brownies Books, badges, craft materials etc. 200
6th Stratford (Clopton) Scout Group Replacement of existing group equipment and exterior lighting system. 1000
Clopton Child and Family Support Service Programme to increase social and communication skills for children in this area 2000
CVS Taster sessions for voluntary and community organisations 1000
Shottery Memorial Hall Chairs for elederly and infirm 2000
Stratford Princes Trust Team Community volunteerand fundraising programme 250
Stratford Town Football Club To explore and develop Community facilities at new club site 5000
Stratford upon Avon Explorer Scout Unit Replacement communal tent 400
Tiddington Community Centre Towards costs of refurbishment of stage area, curtains, lighting, projector and screen, sound system etc. 6000
Holy Trinity Church Choir Towards cost of children from choir to attend 2008 tour 500
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Replacement double glazed windows 2500
Parish Church of St James, Alveston Transport for elderly to attend church 780
R@GE Childrens Christian activity group in Clopton;funding towards club activity days 500
Salvation Army Towards cost of Family Fun Day in Bishopton 1000
St James' Choir Robes for Choir 865
STAY Club (St Andrew's Church Youth Group) Special interest workshops and update equipment 250
Stratford Churches Together Stratford Christmas Festival - Nativity Play and children's carols 1000
Stratford upon Avon Methodist Church Continue family Networker funding for further 3 years 5000
Army cadets Army Cadet Standard and associated equipment 520
Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations Committee 2008 Birthday celebrations 18447
Stratford in Bloom Creation, continual planting and maintenance of various gardens 28000
Stratford upon Avon Christmas Lights Co Ltd Purchase, erect, dismantle and maintain Christmas lights in town 50000
Spect Welcombe Hills nature resources project to learn about funghi 700
Friends of Shakespeare's Church Towards fundrasing campaign for repairs to nave north clerestory windows 30000
Stratford upon Avon Society Reprinting of Stratford upon Avon A History of its streets and buildings book by Dr Robert Bearman 1000
Stratford upon Avon Town Council Heritage Open Days Trail leaflets and advertising campaign 3980
Systemic family psycotherapy Pilot project to fund Funding a project to work directly with a family with children considered to be a risk of committing crimes. 2000
Stratford on Avon District Council Initiatives for the Summer 2008 holidays 5000
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service Towards cost of audible and sensory smoke detectors for vulnerable people including deaf people 2000
TOTALS   560115

 

 

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