Community groups across Lichfield District have until 30 November 2025 to apply for councillor funding to support projects that will have a positive impact on their area.
Each Lichfield District Councillor has £350 to award in support of the following:
- Projects that provide local solutions to local needs.
- One-off events that benefit the local community and support community resilience.
- Current projects/activities that need a small amount of support to continue or grow.
- Capital items (equipment, materials etc).
- New projects and activities that need some funding to get going.
- Projects that stimulate new community activity, such as setting up new local community events and clubs.
Beneficiaries so far this year include Burntwood Be A Friend, £150 from Councillors Sue Woodward (£100) and Steve Norman (£50) for a rainwater harvesting system at a new community garden and mini allotments on Longfellow Road; Lichfield and District Talking News, £100 from Cllr Rosie Harvey-Coggins to provide its weekly service to a visually impaired person; and Ashmole Bowling Club, £350 from Cllr Janice Silvester-Hall for the installation of a defibrillator.
Councillor Richard Cox, Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, said:
“Community groups provide vital support to our district’s residents and I’m eager to make sure they are aware that they can apply for to the Councillor Community Fund until the end of November.
“A small amount of money can make a huge difference so I’m asking groups to please contact their ward councillor.”
Interested groups are invited to contact their ward councillor with their project idea. If the councillor supports the project, applications can then be made for awards from £50 up to £350 through the Community Foundation for Staffordshire, which administers the scheme on behalf of the council.
Applicants will need to register with the Community Foundation for Staffordshire on its website and then complete an online form or alternatively call them on 01785 339540.