We have a number of funds and grants available to help improve our neighbourhoods and to help tenants and residents improve their quality of life. For more information about any of the grants and funds that may be available in your area, please contact Jon Thurlow on jonthurlow@howard-cottage.co.uk or on 01462 683307.

Village Voices Fund
This fund is designed to help village residents who are involved in rural community groups. The fund can help your group with the cost of holiday a community event or function. The annual fund is £200.

Skills Grant

Our Skills Grant is designed to sponsor residents and/or their children who are taking part in education or vocational training, or thinking of starting their own businesses. The annual grant is £1,500, of which £500 is offered specifically for 'back to work' projects.  If you would like more information or to apply for a Skills Grant in 2010, please visit the Resources Section (top right of this page).

Communities Grant

This fund is designed to help residents to improve their neighbourhood. We encourage residents to get together with their neighbours to agree the project before contacting Jon Thurlow. This ongoing fund is an annual amount of £2,000. If you would like more information or to apply for a Communities Grant in 2010, please visit the Resources Section (top right of this page).