Wednesday 26th June 2024
Karen Linaker writes:
As discussed at the May Area Board Business Meeting, Councillors would like to clarify what their policy regarding the funding of fetes, festivals and events is:
The South West Wiltshire Area Board will not ordinarily consider applications to fund annual fetes, festivals and events, preferring instead to allocate grants to causes with lasting/ongoing impact or where longer term sustainable community benefit can be evidenced, with the following possible exceptions:
Where a brand new fete, festival or event requires seed corn funding
For one off special occasions e.g. to mark coronations or significant anniversaries.
Let me know if I can help with any queries you have regarding the above.
Kind regards,
Karen Linaker
Strategic Engagement & Partnerships Manager
Salisbury, Southern and South West Wiltshire
Leisure, Culture & Communities Department
Tel: 01722 434697 Email: karen.linaker@wiltshire.gov.uk Web: www.wiltshire.gov.uk