Grant Applications
The Parish Council has the power to award grants to community organisations in the interests of the Parish of St Buryan Lamorna & Paul. Unless a grant is awarded through a specific duty of the Council, the Parish Council awards most grants through Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972. The law requires that Section 137 grants must be “in the interests of or will directly benefit the area or its inhabitants, or part of it, or some of it” and that “the direct benefit should be commensurate with expenditure”.
The scheme is primarily aimed at community organisations based in or working in the Parish. Organisations from outside the Parish may only apply if they can demonstrate a significant economic or social benefit to the local community. Funding is awarded at the Council’s discretion.
Organisations may apply for a grant for any project or activity which is for the benefit of residents. Grants must be shown to fit at least one of the following criteria:
Providing a service to members of the Parish
Enhancing the quality of life for those living in the Parish
Improving the local environment
Promoting the Parish in a positive way
Those seeking funding must fill out a Grant Application Form (below or from the Parish Clerk), and if awarded funds, must sign a Grant Agreement (to say the monies will be used for the purpose awarded and surplus funds returned).
