Grants and Funding

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.

4 Community Trust - Community Centre Floor Refurb

The group were awarded CIL funding of £4,200.00.

4 Community Trust are based in Sandwell who work with local residents and children to create opportunities for support and development. 

4 Community Trust will be taking over the former SAPA (Sandwell Adventure Play Association) building in Wiltshire Way, West Bromwich. This building has fallen out of use but will be a good asset for Sandwell (particularly West Bromwich) and its residents. 

4 Community Trust have received CIL funding to renew the flooring to the kitchen, main hall and office areas of this new facility making the building safer and more welcoming for users. 

The new space will also be available for use by other community-based organisations who are looking for a facility to provide their activities from.  

Friends of Bromwich Hall - improving visitor amenities 

The group were awarded CIL funding of £4,134.95

Friends of Bromwich Hall Museum was formed in 2010 by volunteers to promote the Museum, raise money and help the staff organise events throughout the year. 

The Friends of Bromwich Hall Museum are always looking at ways to improve the site and encourage new visitors. The organisation consulted with the public and it was identified that outdoor tables, chairs, children’s games, and a coffee machine were needed.

The organisation has been successful in receiving CIL funding, which will allow them to purchase these items. This will encourage increased numbers of visitors to the museum, who can benefit from having a place to sit on the outside patio area and to enjoy light refreshments whilst watching their children play. 

West Bromwich Baptist Church Parent and Toddlers

The group were awarded CIL funding of £1,489.00

West Bromwich Baptist Church has been around for 220 years, the aim is to bring people together and meet the needs of the estate.

Due to requests from the community West Bromwich Baptist Church has recently re-started a Parent and Toddler group which is running every Friday in term time 9:30am-11:30am at West Bromwich Baptist Church.

The organisation has been successful in receiving CIL funding for some new children’s toys and play equipment as the group had a very limited selection of toys and equipment.

As part of the parent and toddler class there will be a sensory/safe place corner for children who may have autism, ADHD or traits of these needs.

Purchasing these items has enabled the children to benefit from having a safe environment to learn new skills and play with the equipment. West Bromwich Baptist Church has also been able to provide facilities for children with additional needs.