Grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Organisations (April 2025 – March 2026)

About this item

Overview

Kesgrave Town Council provides financial support to local voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations that deliver services or projects benefiting residents of Kesgrave. This transparency report lists all grant awards made by the Council between April 2020 and March 2026, including the beneficiary, purpose of the grant, and amount awarded.

Purpose

Publishing this information ensures accountability and openness about how public funds are distributed to community organisations. It complements the Council’s Grant Approval Policy and Procedure 2025–2028 , which explains how local groups can apply for funding and how applications are assessed.

About the Data

Each grant was reviewed and approved at either Full Council or the Finance & Governance Committee. The record shows all payments made during each financial year for running costs, one-off projects, and ongoing service-level support to organisations such as Kesgrave Library, Citizens Advice, and local voluntary groups.

Key Beneficiaries (examples)

• Disability Advice Service (East Suffolk)
• Headway (Suffolk)
• Fresh Start New Beginnings (Brave Futures)
• Kesgrave Library
• Citizens Advice (East Suffolk & Ipswich)
• Kesgrave Friendship Club
• Footsteps – Walking With You
• St Elizabeth Hospice
• Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

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Contact: For enquiries about community funding or this report, email enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.gov.uk .