GRANTS have been awarded to some of Melksham’s organisations and projects by Melksham Town Council.
In a full town council meeting on Monday 19th December, councillors discussed which organisations would receive grants out of the £25,000 grant budget.
Alzheimer’s Support have been granted £1,680 and Melksham Music and Drama have been awarded £1,200.
Other organisations that have been awarded grants are; £191.96 to 2385 Squadron ATC; £750 Age UK Wiltshire; £402 to Melksham Free Dining; £430 to Melksham Phab Club; £350 to Melksham Remembers; £700 to Music for Miniatures; £650 to Splash; £300 to Wessex MS Therapy Centre; £492 to Youth Adventure Trust.
Melksham’s mayor, cllr Simon Crundell said, “We have a difficult job going through these grant applications, all for worthwhile causes. The rules are heart-breaking to implement, but we have to.”
The objective of Melksham Town Council’s Grants’ Scheme is to support and encourage a diverse range of community and youth activities, initiatives and events that meet the needs of the residents of Melksham.
For more information about grant applications and the deadlines for this year, contact Melksham Town Council on 01225 704187.
