The Parish Council’s grant scheme is in place for local community groups and non-profit making organisations that serve the parish of Cold Ash. Any group or sub-group requesting a grant should, in the first instance, write to the Council stating the amount required and the purpose for which the money is required.
The total 2026-2027 grants budget is £1,250.00. Awards exceeding this figure may be awarded in exceptional circumstances or where funding qualifies for award from CIL funds held in reserve.
Applications should be accompanied by quotes where applicable and the previous year’s financial statement. Applicants will be invited to attend the council meeting at which the application is to be considered to present their case.
Criteria to be considered when applying for financial assistance:
- The organisation must deliver benefit to residents of Cold Ash.
- One application per organisation will be considered in any financial year, with a minimum period of six months between requests.
- Retrospective grant applications will not be considered.
- Any monies not spent within a period of six months after being awarded should be returned to the Council.
- Receipts to be provided to the Council, within a period of three months, to confirm grant expenditure has occurred in line with the request made.
Please review our Grant Policy which can be found on our documents page.
A summary of grants recently awarded can be seen in the table below:
| Date awarded | Beneficiary | Beneficiary reg | Summary of purpose | Amount | Notes |
| 2026-2027 | |||||
| Sep 2026 | Nature and Climate Network | GreenFest 2026 Event | £150.00 | ||
| Aug 2026 | Life Education Wessex & Thames Valley | Towards provision of health and wellbeing workshops at Cold Ash St Mark’s School | £155.00 | ||
| Aug 2026 | Berkshire Vision | To support 2 parishioners access social clubs, Tech buddy service and Sight Loss Support officer. | £150.00 | ||
| Jul 2026 | West Berkshire Council | Children in Care Celebration | £100.00 | ||
2025-2026 | |||||
| Jan 2026 | Cold Ash Fete Committee | Towards running cost of the newly formed committee | £350.00 | ||
| Nov 2025 | 1st Cold Ash Scouts | Towards an outdoor shelter located at St Finian’s School | £500.00 | Awarded from CIL | |
| Nov 2025 | West Berkshire Therapy Centre | Towards training of staff and volunteers | £500.00 | ||
| Nov 2025 | NWN over 80s Parcel Appeal | Christmas Food Parcels delivered to the over 80s | £100.00 | ||
| Sep 2025 | Cold Ash Defibrillator Project | Towards a community fundraising project to provide additional defibrillators | £2000.00 | Awarded from CIL | |
| July 2025 | Life Education Wessex & Thames Valley | Towards workshops at Cold Ash St Mark’s School | £145.00 | ||
| July 2025 | Hungry Holidays Initiative via West Berks Foodbank | A scheme to help under 18’s with much needed food and essential items. | £500.00 | ||
| 2024-2025 | |||||
| Oct 2024 | Acland Memorial Hall | Charity 300137 | Washroom refurbishment | £10,000.00 | Awarded from CIL |
| Feb 2024 | Cold Ash Volunteer Groups | Running costs of the groups that CAVG supports | £290.94 |