GRANTS AND AWARDS

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Each year the Town Council award grants to many projects to assist local groups in the area. Any group which holds a constitution and serves the residents of Stocksbridge, Deepcar and Bolsterstone is eligible to apply for a grant.

GRANTS

Any groups wishing to apply for a grant will need to make reference to the Town Council's grants policy and complete a grant application form. Both documents can be downloaded via the links below or a copy obtained from the office.

The Town Council also have an arrangement with Sheffield Community Transport to provide a minibus and driver to groups for outings. ​ Groups can apply to the Town Council for a transport grant of up to £300.00 per annum. Once again details of the group, a copy of its constitution and a set of accounts is reqwauired by the Town Council. ​

The Town Council are also part of the Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership Community Grant Scheme. More details about this funding source can be found here

AWARDS

ANNUAL CITIZENS AWARDS 2024

The Mayor, Cllr. Mark Whittaker was pleased to present a certificate and cheque to Diane Fortescue, one of the winners of the Town Council's Annual Citizens Awards as recognition for ongoing community work, particularly with regard to Stocksbridge Community Care Group, Stocksbridge Food Bank and SCLC

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The Mayor, Cllr. Mark Whittaker was pleased to present a certificate and cheque to Margaret Moss, winner of the Town Council's Annual Citizens Award as recognition for work supporting community organisations such as The Venue, SCLC, The Bridge Community shop, Stocksbridge Bowling Club and Stocksbridge in Bloom

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The Mayor, Cllr. Mark Whittaker was pleased to present a certificate and gift voucher to Dan Cunningham, winner of the Town Council's Annual Citizens Award for ongoing community preservation work, including reconstruction of the Dragon of Wantley head

​The Mayor, Cllr. Mark Whittaker was pleased to present a certificate and cheque to the Friends of Fox Glen group as recognition for ongoing work at Fox Glen playground creating refurbished facilities for local children

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The Mayor, Cllr. Mark Whittaker was pleased to present a certificate and cheque to volunteers at Steel Valley Project as recognition for works undertaken within the community to improve the local area

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Winners of the Annual Citizen's Award 2024

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Citizens Award - Past Winners

Grants awarded during the financial year 2024/2025 are listed below:-

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Coronation of King Charles III

Following​ an invitation to the local senior citizens groups/homes and constituted groups in the area to apply to a small pot of funding to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III over the Bank Holiday weekend, the Town Council was pleased to award the following groups towards their events:-

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Steel Valley Beacon Arts - £250

Helliwell Court Sheltered Housing - £250

Balfour House Sheltered Housing - £250

Stocksbridge Area Rangers (STAR) - £250

Valley Recreational Community Activity Project - £250

Hazey Days Childminding - £50

Friends of Oxley Park - £250

The Meeting Place - £250

Bolsterstone Village Hall Trust - £200

93rd Stocksbridge Scouts Group - £250

Don Valley Probus - £250

St Ann's RC School PTA - £250

Inman Pavilion Craft Club - £250

Belmont House Care Home - £250

Stocksbridge Community Care Group Friday Drop In - £250​

Stocksbridge & Upper Don TARA - £250

3rd Stocksbridge Beavers Group - £250

3rd Stocksbridge Cubs Group - £250

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Grants awarded during the financial year 2023/2024 are listed below:-

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A transport grant of £300 was awarded to Stocksbridge Christian Centre Lunch Club to enable members to attend the fortnightly Lunch Club who would otherwise not be able to benefit from the facility

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A grant of £790 was awarded to St Ann's Friends and Family towards the costs of the 50th Anniversary celebrations at school

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A grant of £1000 was awarded to Garden Village Community Association towards fixing the flooring within the Inman Pavilion which has become physically hazardous and unsightly for hall users and visitors.

A grant of £1000 was awarded to Smithy Moor Community Association towards replacement of the flooring in Smithy Moor Community Centre which has become worn and not fit for purpose.

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A grant of £350 was awarded to the Stocksbridge & Deepcar Royal British Legion towards a plaque to commemorate the centenary of the Stocksbridge Memorial Clock Tower.

A grant of £170 was awarded to SUDTARA towards a free pre-Christmas Magic Show and 'Take-away Tea' funded by the association, for children in the area.

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A grant of £300 was awarded to 3rd Stocksbridge Scouts Group towards a trip to the Yorkshire Air Museum as part of the Scouts Air Skills Badge work.

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