Groups and individuals funded in Princes End 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.
Tibbington Racing Pigeon Club
The group were awarded CIL funding of £1,992.00
Tibbington Racing Pigeon Club was established in 1997 and participates in pigeon races. The group has members ranging from 6 years to 80 years old and is a family sport that brings fun and enjoyment to its members.
In recent years as technology has advanced, bird flying technology with new electronic flight tracking systems are now available. This gives those able to afford the technology an advantage in competitions.
The Tibbington Racing Pigeon Club have received funding to purchase eight new flight monitoring systems which will be loaned to its members in order to log their bird flights to participate in competitions.
William Perry Amateur Boxing Club - training equipment
The group were awarded CIL funding of £3,317.98.
William Perry Amateur Boxing Club has been founded since 1997 and has been based in Tipton since 2013. The club has 26 beginners (11years+) and 30 members, 5 qualified trainers. (ABC level 1 and above).
The club has received CIL funding for new boxing equipment due to the renovation of their back room. The previous boxing equipment was in a poor condition and required replacement.
The CIL funding has enabled the Boxing Club to purchase new boxing equipment allowing William Perry ABC to increase the number of children in the club and hold more events and sessions following COVID-19.
The new boxing equipment will also allow William Perry ABC to increase their member numbers and will open up on Tuesday sessions (once Government COVID-19 guidelines allow).
Life in Community CIC Life works project
The group were awarded CIL funding of £4,309.99
Life in Community CIC (LIC) is a Community Interest Community, based in Tipton, was established in November 2019 and seeks to support local residents across the town, specifically the ward of Princes End.
They have offered support in addressing issues surrounding health, poverty, worklessness and apathy, learning and skills deficiencies.
As well as their Lifeline Listening, Lifeline Shopping and Lifeline Counselling services the funding received has allowed them to deliver their new Life Works service which addresses some of the needs of residents across Tipton for employment support.
The funding awarded has allowed the organisation to purchase equipment such as Kindle tablets, Computers and software, tables and desks and room dividers to allow more people to use the service in a safer environment following COVID-19.
St John's Youth Club Digital Provision
Group were awarded CIL funding of £2,162.89.
St John's Youth Club was established in 1992 to provide local young people with a safe place to meet & socialise.
The Youth Club applied for CIL funding to enhance their current weekly session to provide more opportunities and activities for children. This will include a volunteer-led after-school homework club and indoor sports activities.
The group received CIL funding for resources such as Chromebook laptops, Apple iPads, software, dodgeballs and a Bluetooth speaker.
