At our first meeting of 2016, the Vale’s area committee that includes Botley and Sunningwell gave away over £55,000 to good causes. If you need a capital, revenue or festival grant, check with Vale to see what’s available.

Vale can offer over £1,000 for improvements to your village halls, community shops, play areas, sports clubs and skate parks or to buy new or replacement equipment. You can apply for up to 50 per cent of the project cost.

Vale will open for grant applications this year:

• between 14 March 2016 and 6 May 2016
• between 6 June 2016 and 29 July 2016
• between 5 September 2016 and 4 November 2016

For more info: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/services-and-advice/community-advice-and-support/grants