Tavistock Town Council held the annual Grants Presentation Evening at Tavistock Town Hall last week.
Fourteen local charities and community groups were awarded a grant and the evening was spent networking and hearing about the wonderful work the organisations provide within the Town.
A total of £18,274 was distributed to the groups/charities below;
- Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS)
- West Devon Arts Workshops CIC
- Cattle Market Goose Fair Open Day
- Tavistock Musical Theatre Company
- The Printworks
- Tavi Fringe
- Tavistock Museum
- Stannary Brass Band
- The Robey Trust
- Tavistock Rugby Club
- Transition Tavistock
- Tavistock Cricket Club
- Citizens’ Advice (not in the photo)
- Junior Life Skills
Town Mayor, Cllr Paul Ward said ‘Each year, Tavistock Town Council sets aside a sum of money to support charities and community groups that serve our community.
Town Councillors carefully assess applications against a set of criteria and strive to be as objective as possible in deciding which groups to support. The Council is particularly keen to support small community groups for whom a modest grant, less than £500, can make a big difference. This year we were satisfied that every group that had applied for a grant merited support. Consequently not all applicants received the full amount they had asked for but no group went away empty handed.
The Grants Presentation Evening is a very enjoyable occasion when representatives of the successful groups receive their cheques and tell us how the money granted will be used. It is an opportunity for the Council to provide financial support, and for the groups to network with one another and with Members and Officers of the Council. It is a fitting end to my year as Town Mayor.’
Do you know a local community group or charity that would be interested in applying for a grant? The 2025 grant application period will start on 1st October 2025 and successful applicants will receive their Grants in Spring 2026. More information will be posted on the Council’s website in September.
