Small Grants
Small Grants for Community Projects in Martlesham
Martlesham Parish Council is committed to supporting the local groups, schools and charities that have a positive impact on Martlesham. Each year the Council awards grants to groups and organisations that meet one or more of the Council’s primary considerations:
- There is wide support for the project which is seen to have significant community benefit.
- That the project maintains or provides facilities for Martlesham groups which are generally lacking local facilities.
- That the project provides facilities to be enjoyed by the widest group of Martlesham residents.
The deadline for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026. Successful applications will paid in April 2027.
For our Grant Policy and the Application Form, please select the links below. Applications should be returned to enquiries@martleshamcouncil.org.uk
Awarded Grants for 2025 to 2026
Nine grants for 2025/26 were awarded to groups in our community. These were presented at our Annual Parish Meeting on the 25th March.
Successful applicants were:
- Home Start - Equipment and training - £1000
- Headway Suffolk - To support people living in Martlesham who have a neurological condition - £500
- Martlesham Primary Academy - Outdoor play equipment - £3000
- Martlesham Brass - Support to fund a visit from a professional brass musician. They will conduct a workshop for all members and perform with the band in a concert for the 30th birthday celebrations - £500
- Martlesham Conservation Group - Public liability insurance - £233.49
- Martlesham in Bloom - Summer containers in the square. 30th anniversary project and supporting ongoing work in the community areas - £300
- Martlesham Heath Aviation Society - Provision of portable toilets for their 2026 open day - £400
- Martlesham Bowls Club - Renovation of bowls green - £1000
- Suffolk Wildlife Trust - Trust engagement events - £510
