SHIRE Community Building Grant

Kevin ButcherRCC

What’s available?

• £124, 000• Grants up to £6,000• Interest free loans up to £4,000• 50% of eligible project costs

Who can apply?

• Facility based in Leicestershire (not City)• Not for profit business model– Charities– Parish Councils– Constituted Community groups

• Facility available for general community use– Not restricted to specific user groups• Church• Scouts / Guides

Eligible Capital Projects

• Major repairs• Extensions or building works• Improved access or facilities• New buildings• Fees relating to eligible capital works

Eligible Revenue Projects

• Training of staff and volunteers involved in running facility

• Support for management and trustees• Business planning• Community Consultation to increase use or

services

More information

• www.leics.gov.uk/grants

• Andy Hayes at Leicestershire County Council on 0116 3057269 or andy.hayes@leics.gov.uk

• Kevin Butcher at RCC on 01162 689701 or kbutcher@ruralcc.org.uk