Davenham Parish Council

Annual Budget 2008-9 Financial Year

This year as for the last four years Davenham Parish Council has set a Council Tax precept of Ł32,750 - this effectively means that the amount you pay to the Parish Council each year has reduced for three years running due to the increasing number of houses in the Parish. On average each household in the parish pays about 25p per week for the Parish Council.

Here's how your money gets used -

The Parish Clerk receives a salary but Councillors receive no payment or allowances.

Grants Policy & Procedure

The Parish Council awards grants to organisations within the Parish. Unfortunately we can no longer provide grants to individuals due to changes in legislation but we can help find other sources or at least point you in the right direction. Our current policy is that we award one round of funding each year, paid at the beginning of each financial year in April/May. Grant applications must be received between Sept 1st and Oct 31st for consideration by the Finance Committee at its December meeting when it sets the precept for the coming year.

Organisations who wish to be considered for a grant must provide evidence of 'self-help'. In other words we will not provide money to an organisation that does not generate its own funds as well, for example through a membership fee or other fund raising activities. Further, an organisation based inside the Parish that has a large number of members who live outside the Parish may not be considered as high a priority as an organisation whose members are wholly within the Parish.

Here are some key rules

Grant aid will not be awarded to any organisation automatically; each organisation must make a separate application each year.
Applications will not be considered without a completed application form and up to date accounts.
The Council will expect each applicant to justify the grant aid which is being sought and such justification must include details of what the money is to be spent on and the financial case. The latter may be evident from the accounts submitted but applicants should be aware that large balances and/or donations to other bodies must be fully explained.
All applications must be received by 1 November in each year for consideration by the Finance Committee at its December meeting.
Grants will be paid shortly after the start of the following Financial Year.
Grants are not normally made to organisations located outside the Parish of Davenham

Application forms may be downloaded here: MS Word format

Return completed applications to the Clerk together with up to date accounts by 1 November but NOT earlier than 1 September each year. Please note that applications cannot be considered unless accompanied by up to date accounts which should clearly show any grants and donations which have been received in the previous year.

The Council does maintain a contingency fund for grants which may be awarded outside these timescales in exceptional circumstances. Applicants may be required to present their case to the council in person. If you feel that your request fits into this category please contact the Clerk.