ALLOCATION OF RESERVES TO SUPPORT SUMMER PROJECTS

Lichfield City Council is allocating £10,000 of its Grants Reserve towards provision of summer activities for children and families.

In light of the cost-of-living crisis it is hoped that such grant provision will facilitate and expand events providing parents and families with an increased choice of free and low-cost activities during the school summer holidays.

Councillor Colin Ball, Chair of the City Council’s Grants Advisory Committee said.

“We know that there have been cutbacks across the board in services for children and young people over the past few years. This is an opportunity for the City Council to support children and families over the summer – a chance to see families having fun in these difficult times.”

Dave Robertson, Leader of Lichfield City Council said “”The cost-of-living crisis continues to make life difficult for families across the City. As the school holidays arrive, we know that many household budgets will be even further stretched and so we’re eager to work with partners across Lichfield to provide activities for young people this summer by freeing up this funding to help things happen.”  

Applicants can apply for a maximum of £2,000. However , consideration will be given to requests for higher amounts from community organisations who are seeking to provide additional staffing resources to support a co – ordinated effort with other partner organisations or authorities. Anyone interested should request an application form by emailing [email protected]. Or collect from the City Council Offices, Donegal House, Bore Street. Lichfield WS13 6LU