Maidenhead & Windsor

Voluntary organisations in the Maidenhead Royal Borough are being put on grant alert! It's time to apply for help with next year's funding from the council's grants funding scheme and closing date for applications is Friday November 10 2006.

The scheme is open to non-profit-making voluntary organisations and help is available for both annual running expenses and for capital schemes such as building work and new equipment.

Cllr Simon Werner, chairman of the Maidenhead grants forum, said: "Every year thousands of people benefit from the enthusiastic and tireless efforts of the borough's voluntary organisations to make our community better for everyone.

"The council recognises the need for maintaining and extending partnerships with the voluntary sector and the grants funding scheme is a practical way of helping organisations continue their very valuable work."

Organisations can apply for a grant towards running costs, equipment, transport, administration, premises hire, building projects, one-off events and projects, staffing costs and training.

Application forms for grants in 2007/08 are now available from Angela Torr, democratic services unit, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF. Call Angela on 01628 796310 or email angela.torr@rbwm.gov.uk

Full details and application forms can be down loaded from www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/members_grants_voluntary_organisations.htm

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead