Community Fund grants offered to support Coronation celebrations in South Kesteven

South Kesteven District Council has slotted in an extra round of its Community Fund grants scheme to help district communities celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

By Andy Hubbert

Published 7th Feb 2023, 16:32 BST

Updated 7th Feb 2023, 17:07 BST

There were street parties for the Queen's Jubilee last year. Now South Kesteven residents can apply for grants to fund events to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

The Coronation Events Scheme is a small pot of funding and grants will be limited to £2,000 per application on a first come, first served basis.

Awards of up to £1,000 will be viewed favourably. Charities and constituted community and voluntary groups can apply for funding for events such as street parties and Coronation Big Lunches in South Kesteven communities.

Events must be within one week of Coronation Day on May 6 and successful applicants will be paid in advance, ensuring that organisers have funds available.

Groups can apply at any point before the application deadline of March 24 and early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

Coun Annie Mason, SKDC Cabinet member for People and Safer Communities, said: “This is a truly historic moment in time, and I am delighted that we can offer an extra funding round to help our communities celebrate the

Coronation.

“It’s going to be an amazing and unforgettable weekend, and people will already be planning events. We can help to make sure they go with a swing, but I would urge organisers to get their applications in quickly.”

Application forms are available by emailing [email protected]