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.
 

Hamstead Over 60’s Club

The group were awarded CIL funding of £1,331.36

Hamstead Over 60’s Club is a small community organisation based at Tanhouse Community Centre, West Bromwich.

The members meet every Tuesday from 1pm-3pm. The purpose for the group is to help with people’s mental health and stop members from feeling isolated and lonely.

There are around 39 members who attend weekly and enjoy light refreshments and play bingo.

Hamstead Over 60’s Club have been successful in receiving funding for a range of games, a coffee machine, karaoke machine and some cake stands. The items has helped the group to provide a wide range of activities, which was identified via a consultation process with members.

These items have enabled the organisation to continue running with a variety of different activities for the members to enjoy.

St Bernard's Church - St. Bernard's Community Kitchen

The group were awarded CIL funding of £1,726.58

St Bernard’s Church has been established for 60 years. Their aim is to bring the community together by being a safe place where people can attend weekly activities such as Karate classes, Craft sessions and Place of Welcome.

St Bernards Church have been successful in receiving CIL funding for a new cooker and kitchen utensils, as their previous cooker had not worked for some time and was having a negative impact on the groups that use the church hall. 

This cooker and equipment have made a significant difference to the existing groups as they are now able to cook again. In addition, St Bernard’s Church are able to provide meals for the community attending the Place of Welcome as a new part of the service.