Local Grants
Ware Town Council is proud of its tradition of supporting local groups and organisations in the town through its Grant Fund. Each year we award grants to local organisations, clubs and societies.
The Council was able to continue its grants programme during the pandemic and c.£30,000 was given to local organisations during the 2021/22 Civic Year. This included Covid related grants to help support groups during this difficult time. During 2022/23 the town council allocated over £32,000. In 2023/24, extra budget was put towards community grants scheme with £53,450 awarded.
If you’re thinking about setting up a new group or need funds for a special project this year please fill out the online application form available here. If applicable please include a copy of your latest published accounts.
Criteria & Assessment Process
At the October 2021 Full Council Meeting a new Grants Policy was adopted as follows:
- For grants up to £500 which meet the criteria a decision will be made within two weeks of receiving the application.
- Grants up to £1000 will be considered at the next meeting of Full Council.
- Large capital grants will be considered once a year. Application for such grants will need to be received by 30th November for consideration at the December meeting of Full Council, with the funds made available the following April.
The Council’s criteria for giving grants are:
- Promotion of health and wellbeing including reduction of loneliness
- Youth facilities
- Projects that support environment and biodiversity initiatives for community groups and within the community
- Community events
- Activities that contribute to the vibrancy of the town centre and attract visitors to Ware
Grants and Donations Awarded in 2023/24
| Organisation | Purpose of grant | Grant awarded / financial assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Football Club | Clubhouse Improvements | £1,000.00 |
| Ware Boxing Club | Kit for the members | £500.00 |
| Ware District Guides | Coronation Event | £470.00 |
| Ware Joggers | Ware Festival of Running | £882.00 |
| Ware & District Photographic | Photo Exhibition | £250.00 |
| East Herts Swift Group | Installation of swift boxes | £500.00 |
| St Catherines School | Playground Equipment | £500.00 |
| Future Living Hertford | Sugarfoot Boxing – Coach | £1,000.00 |
| Ware Lions | Equipment for Club | £500.00 |
| Ware Mens Shed | Annual Rent | £2,400.00 |
| Youth Justice | Allotments 23/24 | £750.00 |
| EHDC | Diversionary Activites – Ware | £2,000.00 |
| Rotary Club | Strawberry Teas – 09.07.23 | £300.00 |
| Ware Town Centre Partnership | Music & Motors | £500.00 |
| Beekeeper | Shed for Apiary | £362.95 |
| Community Initiative | Move, Meditate & Relax | £490.00 |
| Carers in Herts | Hubs for unpaid carers | £1,000.00 |
| Police | Community Day | £250.00 |
| Red Kite | Support Group | £2,000.00 |
| Wodson Park Trust | Pickleball | £930.00 |
| Ware Arts Centre | Mini Maltings | £750.00 |
| Local Social Netball | Local Social Netball | £1,000.00 |
| CHIPS | Playschemes | £2,000.00 |
| Christmas Together | Christmas Together | £350.00 |
| Neighbourhood Plan Group | Ware Neighbourhood Plan | £848.99 |
| Herts Phoenix Athletic Club | Cover for High Jump Bed Spike Proof | £500.00 |
| Citizens Advice | Citizens Advice Room Hire | £500.00 |
| Community Alliance | Room hire costs for Digital Workshop | £400.00 |
| Scotts Grotto | Garden Tidy Up | £1,000.00 |
| Ware Drill Hall | Badminton Court Repainting of Lines | £2,000.00 |
| Ware Musical Theatre | Additional Seating for Drill Hall Performance | £2,000.00 |
| Ware Boxing Club | Equipment for Club, Insurance | £2,613.00 |
| Police | Christmas Hampers | £502.40 |
| Future Hope | Support the minibus | £1,000.00 |
| Generation Circus | Trampolines and mats | £500.00 |
| Millbrook Womens Club | Celebration Dinner | £500.66 |
Grants and Donations Awarded in 2022/23
| Organisation | Purpose of grant | Grant awarded / financial assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Maltings | Activity Workshops 22/23 | £2,000.00 |
| St Marys Church | Bike Rack | £500.00 |
| Herts Book Festival | Herts Book Festival | £1,000.00 |
| CDA Herts | Kings Hill Defibrillator | £1,200.00 |
| Always Bee You | Always Bee You Personalised T-Shirts | £385.50 |
| EHDC | Diversionary Activities | £2,000.00 |
| Police and Crime Commissioner | Community Day – 04.09.22 | £500.00 |
| Ware Town Centre Partnership | Music and Motors | £335.96 |
| Hertford Company of Archers | Archery Sessions – Drill Hall Hire | £300.00 |
| Ware Mens Shed | Storage for Equipment | £250.00 |
| Herts Building Preservation Trust | Place House – Kitchen Repairs | £1,000.00 |
| Raynet | MOT – Raynet Vehicle | £157.00 |
| Neighbourhood Watch | Defib Pads – High Street | £204.00 |
| Youth Justice | Allotments – create at the centre | £500.00 |
| Local-Social CIC | monthly meeting for over 60’s | £500.00 |
| Ware Boxing Club | Equipment & Lessons | £1,000.00 |
| Weekly Cafes | Loneliness Budget – weekly cafes | £500.00 |
| Christchurch | Christians Against Poverty at Christ Church Ware | £500.00 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau | CAB Sessions at Christchurch | £500.00 |
| Presdales | Flooring | £2,000.00 |
| Youth Connexions | Allotments – create at the centre | £500.00 |
| Christmas Together | Ware Christmas Together – Christmas Dinner | £250.00 |
| Hertfordshire Police | Christmas Hampers for vulnerable children | £152.24 |
| Always Bee You | Christmas Event | £202.10 |
| Schools Sports Partnership | Numeracy Day | £400.00 |
| Always Bee You | Free Sessions | £412.40 |
| Herts Cycle Hub | Provision of Bikes to Ware residents | £1,000.00 |
| Active East Herts | Leaside Church – Cycling | £350.00 |
| Red Kite Support | Sexual Abuse Support Service | £500.00 |
| Ware Museum | The Wild Escape | £300.00 |
| Herts Boat Rescue | Herts Boat Rescue | £500.00 |
| Scotts Grotto | Tree Works | £500.00 |
| Yarn Bombers | Post box decorations x 12 | £150.00 |
| Ware Boxing Club | Boxing Club Kit | £500.00 |
| Mens Shed | Base for Mens Shed – Ware Cemetery | £1,600.00 |