Cash up for grabs

If you are a member of a local community group which could do with a cash injection, get in touch with us!

One-off cash grants of up to £3,000 are up for grabs for capital items and projects such as equipment or upgrades to existing facilities, production of marketing material and start up costs.

Groups which benefitted from the scheme last year include:

*Hertsmere Flyers Swimming Club, based in Borehamwood, received £1,100 towards training equipment and marketing materials

*Bushey Youth Scene was awarded £750 towards table tennis and table football equipment

*Potters Bar Youth Squash got £1,500 towards new equipment to promote the sport in local primary schools.

Councillor Brenda Batten, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Health, said: "Last year we provided a cash boost to a large number of local voluntary and community groups across the borough.

"Groups like these are so valuable to our communities and we recognise that helping in this way can make a big difference."

Funding will be focused on projects which contribute towards the council's priorities for quality environments, safer communities, decent homes, economic wellbeing and healthy, thriving communities.

Any charity, community group, club or voluntary organisation which is based in Hertsmere or operates for the benefit of residents can apply - get an application form from our 'Grant Aid 2010/11' page or call 020 8207 7801.

The deadline for applications is 14 June 2010.