CCB Funding Workshop for Community Buildings and Groups Well Received.

On Wednesday 22nd February CCB ran a funding workshop which was attended by more than 30 people, held at the Calcot Centre. The main speaker was Julian May from Greenham Common Trust who talked about their new funding platform, The Good Exchange which is replacing Findmeagrant and being rolled out to include the whole of Berkshire. Further details can be found at www.thegoodexchange.com

Jo Naylor from West Berkshire Council spoke about funds available for communities in West Berkshire including parish plan grants, Members Community Bids and a new grant stream run in conjunction with Greenham Common Trust about devolution of services to be launched on 21st March.

Wendy Dacey talked about other funding opportunities both locally and nationally. CCB is grateful to West Berkshire Council for supporting the meeting through its Adult and Community learning programme.

Comments from learners included: 

"Exactly as billed. Knowledgeable speakers. Opportunity to meet and connect with others in similar circumstances. Great Q& A session."

"The procedure to obtain funding and who to apply to was explained. Useful to talk to other groups."