Groups and individuals funded in Charlemont & Grove Vale Ward
Elected Members in Sandwell have access to four small funding streams for activities and events that help support the residents in their ward and town.
Events and projects across Sandwell are funded via many different budgets:
• CIL Funding – The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge applied by the council on new building developments in the area. In Sandwell, 15% of these funds can be spent in the local community. Community Infrastructure Levy Grants of up to £5,000 are available to community groups to enhance their work.
Find out more about Community Infrastructure Levy funding.
All applications for grants funded by Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) require a public consultation. View and comment on the current consultations.
• Ward Member Budgets – Each ward member (local elected councillor) has their own budget which they allocate on projects or events within their ward to help support their ward priorities.
Each ward member has an annual budget of £2,000.
For more information, find your local councillor and contact them directly.
• Neighbourhoods Support Budget – The Neighbourhoods Support Budget is available to Elected Members within the town to solve issues they identify which are affecting our residents. Where an issue cannot be solved with the other available funds, the Neighbourhoods Support Budget ensures that we are pro-active in supporting our residents. Each Town has an annual budget of £10,000.
• Events - Across each Town there is a small Events budget which is allocated by Elected Members to fund events that bring communities together. Each town has an annual budget of £5,000.
Find more information about running an event in Sandwell.
Charlemont Dramatics Society (CADS) - Replacement of Stage Lighting
The group were awarded CIL funding of £4,309.55
CADS started their organisation back in 1947. The vision was to get a group of people together to perform for the Community. CADS currently put on 2-3 performances a year at the Gayton Road Community Centre in West Bromwich. These performances are for up to 140 people in the local community.
CADS has received CIL funding for help towards a new lighting system as the one currently used is outdated and irreparable.
The new LED lighting system will be more efficient and environmentally friendly and help with allowing CADS to continue putting on performances for the local community.
