Benta Hickley, Extended School Coordinator, Datchet Cluster

UPDATE
Through what I learnt from you, the bid we submitted last December to Youth Music ("one of an unpresidented number of applications received") was awarded today at just under 80% of the amount applied for - we aren't complaining, £23540 will do very nicely thank you!!! Brings 'my' total to £35440, and another £14000 submitted as two applications to Awards for All under consideration - this could get addictive!
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Following the RBWM training last week I just wanted to let you know the grant successes that I have had since the first course back in October 2008.
I got the football foundation football kit for one of my schools (the other two had already applied) I also got £100 from Family Learning at the borough towards a dads & lads rocket workshop.
I helped an after school drama club get £8400 from Youth Capital Fund to refurbish the school stage (sound lights & curtains).
I got £3000 from Creative Junction to fund a tutor for a computer based music club.
We are waiting for a decision from Youth Music for a £30000 (!) grant for software and hardware for the computer based music club and we are waiting for the new financial year to request £6500 from Youth Capital Fund for graphics software to complement the computer based music club.
Outside of schools, I got £1400 from Youth Opportunity Fund for a residentail trip for the Church Youth Club.
Thanks so much for giving me the knowledge and the ability, and most of all the confidence to apply.

Cheryl Taylor Ladybridge Primary School

Just a quick note re the course I attended in November. I sent the football foundation grant before Christmas and this week we received the voucher for £400. So thats the cost of the course covered! I've now completed another bid for a larger amount so it's a case of fingers crossed!

Liz Elworthy School Business Manager, Radford Primary School

You kindly directed and supported me with our Awards for All bid for ICT funding (ICTalent application) following my attendance at your Fundraising Courses organised through Coventry City Council.
I placed our bid for £9,455.50 and am delighted to report back that I have been advised that we have been awarded £9,455.00.
I just wanted to thank you for your time and support which helped me persevere with my first major bid (it�s a big one to me) which has given me the confidence and enthusiasm to continue with this much needed type of funding for our school going forward. This award will make a tremendous difference to our children and offer.