Tavistock Town Council held its annual Grants Presentation Evening at Tavistock Town Hall on Thursday evening, bringing together local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups to celebrate the important work they carry out across the town and surrounding area.
A total of £18,887 was awarded this year to support a wide range of projects, services and community initiatives which benefit the people of Tavistock.
The organisations receiving grants this year were:
• Tavistock Carer’s Support Group – £500
• Tavistock Athletic Club – £1,625
• Tavistock Street & School Pastors – £500
• Tavistock Physically Challenged Group – £500
• National Autistic Society West Devon – £500
• Tavistock Group of Artists – £500
• Tavistock Festival CIO – £1,625
• 2nd Tavistock Rainbows – £790
• Dartmoor Search & Rescue – £1,625
• Tavistock Heritage Trust – £500
• Robey Trust – £495
• TaviFringe – £700
• Lions Club of Tavistock – £1,000
• Catalyst (Tavistock) – £500
• The Printworks – £1,800
• Tamar Energy Community – £1,297
• Whitchurch Scout Group – £600
• Tavistock Youth Café – £830
• Respect Fest – £500
• Citizens Advice – £2,500
The evening provided an opportunity for representatives from the successful organisations to meet with Councillors and fellow community groups, as well as share more about the projects and services they provide locally.
Under the Council’s Grants Policy, grants are awarded to properly constituted local charitable and community organisations to support specific projects, events or equipment purchases which benefit the people of Tavistock. The Council is particularly keen to support smaller local groups where modest grants can make a significant impact.
Further information about Tavistock Town Council’s annual grants scheme, including future application rounds, will be published on the Council’s website later in the year.