Community Support

The Town Council supports a wide range of community activities in a number of ways.

Support is provided to:

  • Churches and Religious Organisations
  • Drama and Operatic Societies
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Youth Clubs, Play Groups etc
  • Womens Organisations
  • Community Centres
  • Voluntary Organisations
  • Senior Citizens Clubs
  • Scouts and Guides
  • Working Mens Clubs
  • Public Services
  • Trades Unions
  • Industry
  • Schools

We provide financial support in the form of grants under the provisions of Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972. To view the terms and conditions for applying for grant funding together with a copy of the Section 137 application form, please view the documents below.

PDF IconSpennymoor Town Council Section 137 Grant Policy.pdf 
PDF IconSection 137 application form.pdf

To view details of grants paid since 2005-2006 view or download the documents below.

PDF IconSection137 Grants 2008-09 to 2010-11.pdf
PDF IconSection 137 Grants 2005-06 to 2007-08.pdf

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Facilities for Hire

We also provide facilities for hire, including the Town Hall, for meetings, functions, shows and other activities. Further information on hiring our facilities can be found in the Town Hall section of this website.

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