Over £20,000 committed to delivering Youth Services in Witney

Earlier this year, Witney's Conservative Town Councillors secured £20,000 for a Youth Services Fund, to help organisations in Witney to deliver youth services.

Cllr Thomas Ashby recently volunteering with Scouts and Explorer Scouts on their summer camps.

The Chair of Witney Town Council's Stronger Community Committee, Cllr Thomas Ashby, worked alongside other Councillors and Officers to review grant applications. The following organisations have been allocated funding:

• Witney Buttercross Scout Group - £3500

• Friends of Springfield School - £2850

• 4th Witney Girl Guides - £1000

• Parish of Witney - £2500

• Bright Futures - £3648

• West Oxfordshire Levellers - £1000

• Witney Food Revolution - £2150

• Yellow Submarine - £2000

In addition, the Committee agreed to award the following organisations funding from the Discretionary Grants fund:

• Ducklington Sports Club - £1700

• Tower Hill FC - £1000

• Witney Town Band (Juniors) - £1500

These organisations provided strong grant applications, clearly outlining ways in which they will build on existing services or provide new services for young people in Witney and the surrounding areas.

Cllr Thomas Ashby said, "When I started to read the quality of these applications, I was incredibly moved. I know first-hand the time and the effort so many local people put into running youth services, so to see these quality applications was very moving. The passion, dedication and support we see from those delivering services in this sector are profound; which is why I was delighted to secure £20,000 for a Youth Services Grant Fund this year. Congratulations to all those who have been granted funds towards their youth services, the young people of Witney really will recieve the best possible guidance, support and opportunities to thrive because of you. I am so proud that we can fund these applications, as they will help build a brighter future for all of our young people in our community."