ASK THE EXPERT
What is the difference between the various types of council grants?
MATILDA Who are you? Sarah’Jane Sandy, chair
Carnival floats
Joining in with a local carnival highlights your school’s achievements, helping to create a positive image of the school within the community. It’s excellent publicity for the PTA and serves as a chance for families to connect. If you enjoy a bit of hands-on creativity, start thinking of themes now! Your float may even win a cash prize.
of the Sellindge School Association, Sellindge (SSA), Ashford (172 pupils). Tell us about your float: We made it for the Hythe Venetian Fete, a floating carnival held on the Royal Military Canal. Thousands of people watched the procession in daylight and then illuminated after dark. We based our float on Roald Dahl’s book Matilda. Who made your float? Children, parents, staff and governors. Did you win? Yes, we came first in our class: Juvenile Societies. Highlight of the day? The children loved being towed along the canal in daylight and again in the dark!
Claire Welburn, partner at Welburn & Wood Fundraising Solutions
welburnandwood.co.uk
Available funding is different in every area and changes regularly. If you are hoping to attract this kind of funding, my main advice is to engage the councillors in your parish, town or county. Sources of funding from
councils include Ward Funding, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Section 106 (S106) and Community Funds. CIL and S106 are linked to
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DINER Who are you? Zoe Durrant,
secretary and treasurer of the Friends of Stowmarket High (FOSH), Suffolk (900 pupils). Tell us about your float: The theme for the Stowmarket Carnival in 2024 was decades. We made a ’50s rock ‘n’ roll diner. Who made your float? Our committee members created the larger structures, while the FOSH
student ambassadors (page 58) made the smaller decorations, including the records and sundaes. Did you win? Yes, we were voted Overall Float Champions and won a trophy for our school. Our organisation’s name has been engraved on the Stowmarket Carnival shield. Highlight of the day? Being part of such a positive event.
local developments: S106 funds are negotiated by the council during the planning stage of each development and are specifically intended to mitigate the impact of that development. In contrast, CIL is a fixed charge applied per square metre of development. A portion of these funds (often 15-20%) may be allocated to town or parish councils. While these funds can sometimes benefit schools, their primary purpose is to support key infrastructure projects and community initiatives, so your project may need to provide benefits beyond just the children at your school. Ward Funding and
Community Funds are set aside by the council to support local groups. These funds are often tied to specific themes, such as environmental objectives, and are designed to benefit the community rather than solely the children at any particular school.
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