Community Grants Awarded

Hertford Town Council have announced grants totalling over £4,000 to six Hertford-based organisations.

The money will be shared between six local organisations.

Hertford and District Churches Together were awarded £1,200 to contribute to funding for the initial set up and running costs of a new food bank to be based at the United Reform Church in Cowbridge.

Hertford and Ware Street Pastors were awarded £1,000, towards the purchase of equipment and training.

Country Bus Rallies were awarded £595 towards the cost of event publicity, print costs, public liability insurance and the running costs of the popular classic bus tours.

Home Start East Herts were awarded £500 to contribute towards the cost of running the group, summer outings and a Christmas Party for 2013.

Hertford Cricket Club Under 15s were awarded £750 to assist with a cricket playing tour of Gibraltar and mainland Spain.

East Herts Neighbourhood Watch were awarded £342.50 to fund "Operation Stomp" which is designed help protect elderly or vulnerable residents from possible break ins and scams.

The Town Council sets aside a sum of money each year for Community Grants, awarded for a range of purposes, including public events, projects being undertaken by local voluntary organisations and endeavours by individuals which show a clear benefit to Hertford residents.