Cash boost puts a spring in your step

Do you run a local group and need a cash boost?

The council offers grants of up to £3,000 to local voluntary and community groups for a variety of one-off purposes and you have until Wednesday 15 September to apply.

In the last round, grants were awarded to:

Brookside Boys Club - £1100 for a disabled ramp and gym equipment Elstree and Borehamwood Light Operatic Society - £500 for some microphones Pair Dance, Borehamwood - £550 for stationery and a community blog Zenith Trampoline Club, Potters Bar - £2,144 for new equipment

Cllr Brenda Batten, portfolio holder with responsibility for grants, explained: "There are many worthwhile groups out there which provide support and help to our residents, as well as activities and events. We appreciate that sometimes they need a helping hand and small grants like this can make a real difference."

Funding priority is given to those organisations where a grant will make a contribution towards achieving the council’s corporate goals such as encouraging economic prosperity and promoting healthy living, leisure and cultural opportunities.

The scheme is for local organisations only.  Larger regional and national charities/organisations can apply, however applications must be for a specific project within Hertsmere that will benefit local residents.  Grants cannot be given to individuals or used for general running costs.

The closing date for applications is 15 September 2010.  For more information and an application form visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/grants or call 020 8207 7801.