Minutes:
West Wiltshire District Scout Association – Jubilee Wood Extension
The application from West Wiltshire District Scouts was withdrawn ahead of the meeting.
West Ashton Village Hall – WAPC Speed Indicator Device
£1649.00 was requested toward the cost of a speed indicator device. Following discussion involving parish financing, shared SID usage and other issues, no motion was moved and seconded.
Wyldwood Arts CIC – Milk Monologues Participation Project
£1610.00 was requested toward the cost of a participation project focused on infant feeding. The Health and Wellbeing Group had reviewed the application and recommended £500.00 be awarded. On the motion of Councillor Ernie Clark, seconded by Councillor Jo Trigg, it was,
Resolved:
To award £500.00 to Wyldwood Arts CIC.
Reason:
The application met the Health and Wellbeing Grants criteria.
Trowbridge Museum – Learning and Library Community Access Project
£4970.60 was requested toward the cost of a project to enhance the learning and library facilities. Following discussion of the details of equipment to be purchased and improving accessibility, and on the motion of Councillor Jo Trigg, seconded by Councillor Stewart Palmen, it was,
Resolved:
To award £4970.60 to Trowbridge Museum.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
Care Home Volunteers – Care Home Volunteers West Wiltshire
£5000.00 was requested toward the cost of funding a volunteer coordinator. The Health and Wellbeing Group had reviewed the applicant and recommended £1500.00 be awarded. On the motion of Councillor Edward Kirk, seconded by Councillor Jo Trigg, it was,
Resolved:
To award £1500.00 to Care Home Volunteers.
Reason:
The application met the Health and Wellbeing Grants criteria.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust – Green Lane Wood Path Improvement Works
£3000.00 was requested toward the cost of improving footpath routes into Green Lane Woods. On the motion of Councillor Ernie Clark, seconded by Councillor Mel Jacob, it was,
Resolved:
To award £3000.00 to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and Invest in Trowbridge
£4425.00 was requested toward the cost of a heritage nature trail map. There were discussions of the relaunch of the Chamber, details of the proposed trail and map and how it would be publicised. Following a motion to approve being seconded, a vote was taken and the grant was not approved.
Ebenezer Salvation Centre – Mental Health and Bereavement Support for Ethnic Minority Groups
£2500.00 was requested toward the cost of providing mental health and bereavement support. Due to no applicants being present, the Board moved on to the next item.
The Croft and Carlton Row Neighbourhood Watch Scheme – Road Signs
£150.00 was requested toward the cost of providing road signs for the Neighbourhood Watch. On the motion of Councillor Antonio Piazza, seconded by Councillor Jo Trigg, it was,
Resolved:
To award £150.00 to The Croft and Carlton Row Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
Friends of the Down Cemetery – New bird boxes and feeders
£423.92 was requested toward the cost of providing new bird boxes and feeders. On the motion of Councillor Edward Kirk, seconded by Councillor Horace Prickett, it was,
Resolved:
To award £423.92 to Friends of the Down Cemetery.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
Truan Jay Mathias – Living in Bubbles Project
£3401.00 was requested toward the cost of a performance project for Covid-safe shows in local communities. The Health and Wellbeing Group had reviewed the application and recommended £500.00 be awarded. The Board discussed the details of the project, the number of shows and areas which would be visited. On the motion of Councillor Jo Trigg, seconded by Councillor Stewart Palmen, it was,
Resolved:
To award £500.00 to Truan Jay Mathias.
Reason:
The application met the Health and Wellbeing Grants criteria.
Inner Flame – Princes Trust Team Programme
£5000.00 was requested toward the cost of expanding support and courses in Wiltshire for vulnerable young people. The Local Youth Network had reviewed the application and recommended it be awarded in full. On the motion of Councillor Antonio Piazza, seconded by Councillor Stewart Palmen, it was,
Resolved:
To award £5000.00 to Inner Flame.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
Wiltshire Youth for Christ – Pop Up Youth Café Summer 2021
£5000.00 was requested toward the cost of a pop-up youth café to support teenager activities. The Local Youth Network had reviewed the application and recommended £5000.00 be awarded. The Board discussed the length of the event, and confirmed the events were not faith focused. On the motion of Councillor Ernie Clark, seconded by Councillor Antonio Piazza, it was,
Resolved:
To award £5000.00 to Wiltshire Youth for Christ.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
It was agreed that any unspent funds from the award would be returned to the Area Board.
Friends of Southwick Country Park – Local Nature Reserve Signage
£900.00 was requested toward the cost of updating signage. On the motion of Councillor Horace Prickett, seconded by Councillor Jo Trigg, it was,
Resolved:
To award £900.00 to Friends of Southwick County Park.
Reason:
The application met the Grants criteria.
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