Grant applications will usually be considered by the Policy & Finance Committee, twice yearly, when it meets in March and September.
Consideration will be given to every application submitted by the advertised deadline (usually) 14 days before the relevant meeting. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible to allow time for missing details or documents to be requested. The next meeting is 17th September 2025 and the deadline for applications is 3rd September. The budget for 2025/26 for the small grants scheme is £2,000. Should there be a surplus generated from Town Council events, the Events Management Sub-Committee will be invited to consider transferring some additional funds to the scheme.
Please see below for further details.
Applicants are required to complete the Council’s Grant Application form to apply for grant aid, and to provide all the information requested. Completion of the form does not necessarily entitle the applicant to an award; this is at the discretion of the Council.
There are regulatory restrictions on the type of activity which may be awarded a grant, for example, it is important that there is benefit to the Town and/or local residents.
Applications can be made for capital or revenue expenditure or special projects.The Council expects to award most grants in the range £50 to £250 and although larger awards may be made in exceptional cases, no award in excess of £500 should be expected or applied for. Recipients of larger awards may be invited to the next Full Council meeting to have the award presented by the Town Mayor.
In considering applications for grant aid, the Council will take into account the purpose for which the grant is required, how the grant will benefit the residents of Ringwood, other bodies to which applications for financial assistance have been made, and any other supporting information.
Organisations are not restricted to the number of grant applications that may be made over a period of time. However, the history of previous applications will be considered in the decision making process.
Apr
We’re marking 800 years since Ringwood was granted its Royal Market Charter in 1226 – and we’re inviting you to help shape the celebrations.
Apr
Issue 3 of our Council newsletter has been published - click on the image above to read.
Apr
The Town Council invites residents to a special evening ceremony on Thursday 8th May 2025, as part of a nationwide tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
