1. SHIRE Community Building Grant Kevin Butcher RCC

2. What’s available? £124, 000 Grants up to £6,000 Interest free loans up to £4,000 50% of eligible project costs

3. Who can apply? Facility based in Leicestershire (not City) Not for profit business model – Charities – Parish Councils – Constituted Community groups Facility available for general community use – Not restricted to specific user groups Church Scouts / Guides

4. Eligible Capital Projects Major repairs Extensions or building works Improved access or facilities New buildings Fees relating to eligible capital works

5. Eligible Revenue Projects Training of staff and volunteers involved in running facility Support for management and trustees Business planning Community Consultation to increase use or services

6. More information www.leics.gov.uk/grants Andy Hayes at Leicestershire County Council on 0116 3057269 or andy.hayes@leics.gov.ukandy.hayes@leics.gov.uk Kevin Butcher at RCC on 01162 689701 or kbutcher@ruralcc.org.ukkbutcher@ruralcc.org.uk