This project will use the funding to install touchscreen kiosks and tablets in local community hubs for the benefit of the local community. This will help to increase access to advice and support services for the local community.

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This organisation will use the funding to purchase and install a defibrillator which will be accessible to the community at all times. This will provide lifesaving equipment for local residents to use in the minutes following a cardiac arrest until emergency services arrive.

This parish council will use the funding to hold their first ever village fete. The fete will be used to publicise the parish plan, commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday and increase community spirit.

Making Scuba Diving accessible to younger people

This air training corps in Witham will use the funding to purchase equipment and set up a flight simulator facility that will be used to enhance the group's existing training courses. This will make training more accessible and inclusive for special needs

This air training corps in Witham will use the funding to purchase equipment and set up a flight simulator facility that will be used to enhance the group's existing training courses. This will make training more accessible and inclusive for special needs students or cadets who struggle with technical concepts. The new facility will also provide a resource for local community groups and educational bodies to use for their own activities and training.

Emergency Flood Relief

Emergency Flood Relief

This is a project by a school for children with SEN in Essex. The organisation will use funding to develop an unused plot of land in to a community allotment and orchard. This will enable pupils and the wider community to learn gardening skills and how to

This is a project by a voluntary group in Witham. The organisation will use the funding to provide raised beds on their allotment site. This will improve the area, making it more accessible for older and disabled people wishing to grow their own food in a

New Gymnastics Facility for Witham

Silver End Stories

This is a project by a school in Essex. The group will use the funding to purchase a minibus for disabled pupils. This will help the group to introduce a social skills programme and get pupils out into the community so they can learn how to live independe

This is a project by a school in Essex which will use funding to create a sensory kitchen garden growing herbs, soft fruits and edible leaves, for the benefit of the school and the wider community.

One Second World War veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in September of this year. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran.

A Second World War veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June 2009. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran.

This group makes sports inclusive to all disabled people in Essex. The group will use the award to assist disabled people in watching or participating in a sport of their choice by providing a 'buddy' as support. Training in Disability Equality will also

This award will enable the boys brigade to establish a community based development programme. Activities such as digital creativity, community sports, wood turning and water based activities will be available to the brigade and also to up to ten local com

This group promotes interest in astronomy. The group will purchase an additional telescope, enabling more people to view simultaneously. The new telescope will be portable and will also be used by scout and guide groups in their quest for the astronomical

This community special school will use the award to purchase environmental control equipment. This specialist equipment will enable their most disabled pupils to become more independent.

Peter's Vale Woodland Project, Twinstead North Essex

This junior rugby club will host a Tag Rugby competition for year 6 children in approximately 12 schools in the area. Participating schools are encouraged to submit teams made up of equal numbers of boys and girls.

2nd Witham Boys Brigade Wish To Extend Their Existing Sports Activities With The Introduction Of Basketball Coaching Sessions. The Group Hopes That By Offering A Team Sport To Disadvantaged Youths It Will Promote Social Inclusion And Discourage Them From

Group Provides Cooked Meals Twice A Week For Elderly People In Witham. In Order To Strengthen Their Group They Would Use Grant To Pay For The Costs Of A Deputy Cook To Assist The Current Cook Along With Volunteers And Members Travel Expenses.

Boys Brigade Are To Undertake Water Borne Activities, Including Navigation And Driving, Fishing, Bird Watching And Conservation Studies Of The Area. All Of Which Will Increase Skills, Experience And Team Building. The Powerboat Will Also Be Available To O

A Second World War Veteran from Witham has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Jersey in May of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Veteran.

This Group Recently Took Ownership Of A River Walk In Witham And Plan To Make The Area More Family-Friendly By Installing Seating Along The Path. They Will Encourage Local Wildlife By Undertaking A Number Of Environmental Improvements And Will Add Pond-Di

The project will refurbish the existing social room and create a separate games room for benefit of residents.

A Second World War Widow from Witham has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in May next year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Widow.

The Project Provides A Debt Advice Outreach Service To Tackle Aspects Of Rural Isolation And Poverty. The 15 Month Grant Is For The Salary Of 3 Part-Time Posts, The Outreach Money Adviser, The Outreach Money Adviser (Debt Management) And The Administrator

Many Players Are Elderly And Find Rolling The Mats After Playing Too Physically Challenging So The Mat Handling Unit Provided By This Award Will Make A Great Difference And Enable Many To Keep On Competing.

Outdoor Activities Group Uses An Award To Provide Climbing And Caving Equipment So That They Can Offer Opportunities For Tasting And Developing Skills In Both Activities With Qualified Supervision And With Suitable Equipment In Safety

A Second World War Veteran from Witham has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Veteran.

Completion of a large lake project set at the rear of the forest area. This will create a new habitat and home for wildlife. Boys-+ Brigade member volunteers, and their families, will be involved in practical aspects of completing the lake project, after t

A Project To Increase Capacity Through Both Skills Based Training For Potential Adult And Existing Coaches And To Extend Access To New Players Through Two Additional Teams.

Observatory Extension And New Telescope To Increase And Improve Access, Increase Skills And Knowledge

Older Persons Club Uses An Award To Provide P.A./Audio Equipment To Ensure That All Members Can Hear Proceedings And Take Their Full Part In Activities

To Enable More Girls To Take Part In Outdoor Pursuits With New Camping Equipment To Cater For All.

This project is to refurbish an existing greenspace at the heart of a deprived 1970`s housing estate. This is the only greenspace for the community to use but has very few facilities and does not meet the communities needs. The local group are local resid

Guide Company Will Use An Award To Improve And Extend Camping Equipment Enabling All Members To Learn From Living And Working Together In Cammp

A Project Extending Public Access To The Information In Wills From 16th To 19thc Via The Internet, Through Voluntary Work With Essex Record Office And Its Seax Computer Database

A development grant has been awarded towards the costs of a widespread community consultation on creating or enhancing a green space for local people. The project will produce a detailed design in the preparation for the grantee to apply for a full `creat

An award would encourage more people to enjoy local woodland by installing safe and accessible car parking area.

Award will enable club to provide professional coaching to attract new players and further youth and senior players.

Applicant Is Seeking Funding To Refurbish A Garden To Provide A Safe Area Improving The Environment For Frail And Elderly. Garden To Be Of Edwardian Design, Reflecting The Elegant Period Of The House.

"The Project Is About Running A Series Of Club And Coach Development Training Courses Across The District To Equip Group Leaders With The Range Of Skills And Experience To Better Run/Organise/Coach This Particular Activity - Also Addressing Issues Such As

Developing Tennis Opportunities In The Village By Organising An Open Day And A Golden Jubilee Tournament Supported By The Provision Of Loan Equipment And Higher Level Coaching.

An award to air cadets provides computer and related equipment to add to their training with internet access and improved inter unit communications.

The Award Will Ensure That The Group Have Sufficient Caving Equipment To Cater For 8 More Young People Interested In Experiencing Outdoor Pursuits.

The Award Will Benfit Younger Children In The Community By Establishing A New Pre-School Gym Club Within The Gymnastics Club.

This Club For Girls & Young Women Gets A Major Boost To Their Football With An Awards For All Grant Providing Equipment And Training Costs.

To link two primary schools a special school and secondary school to approach wider social issues and school success by the involvement of family, community and business partners. Activities will include literacy clubs, a mentoring scheme, video productio

A 'Town Trail' leaflet in 3 languages and an activity trail for school children linked to the community heritage centre.

This award will help provide an Arena Systems - Indiana sports/play area delivering local facilities for - five a side football basketball netball and other games aimed at 11 to 25 year olds and suitable for wheelchair players - in an area where facil

The project will enable this Guides Company to undertake a wider range of activities. The one year grant will pay for tents and camping equipment.

The project will enable a Citizen Advocacy Scheme to help people with learning disabilities to take a fuller part in society. The three year grant will pay for office equipment, furniture, promotional materials and training costs.

Publication of Works and Tape Recordings of Work

Opera Gala

'Without' - Witham Theatrical Opportunities for the Under 12's