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Published on 22 July 2024
Council has provided support to more than 20 local organisations to support their events and activities through the Section 356 donations program.
Mayor Cr Jess Jennings said the annual funding round is a way for Council to support a diverse range of community groups to run events, assist with operational costs or replace equipment.
“Community groups are at the heart of our community. They provide valuable services and networks for like minded people to come together on a regular basis. The funding from Council helps ensure these groups can continue to operate into the future.
“The funding allocations this year range from sponsorship of the annual Carols by Candlelight to assisting the CWA run the Central Western Group Schools’ Public Speaking Competition and helping the Bathurst City & RSL Band Association to purchase new equipment to record band performances and replace gas heaters,” Cr Jennings said.
2024-24 Funding recipients:
Women’s NSW Golf Regional Qualifier
Sponsorship for 3 years (2024, 2025 and 2026 event to be hosted by Bathurst Golf Club
Mitchell Conservatorium
5 year sponsorship of Carols by Candlelight
CWA of NSW Central West Group
Assist with expenses for Central Western Group Schools’ Public Speaking Competition
The Friends of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Inc
Support weekly performances, ongoing costs including insurance, etc
Lifeline Central West
Funding to recruit and train new volunteers
The Allegri Singers
Funding for part of cost of professional orchestra musicians for performances
Rockley Mill & Stables Museum Group
Ongoing maintenance needed for the Rockley Mill building
Bathurst Senior Citizens Association
Help with expense to run events
Bathurst AH&P Association
Sponsorship of Royal Bathurst Show, including 2 Supreme Exhibit Awards, Community Stage, signage and marketing
Bathurst Sports Awards (2BS)
Junior Sports Awards
Sofala & District AH&P
Prizes for Show
Sofala Progress Association
Assist with electricity costs
Bathurst City Colts Sporting Club Inc
Payment of Rates and Water for Loco Oval for the 2024/2025 Financial year
Bathurst City & RSL Band Association
Purchase of new equipment to record band performances and promotional material, replace gas heaters
Evans Arts Council Inc
Help with expenses to run events
Lions Club of Bathurst Inc
Purchase and repairs of flags and poles at Evans Bridge flag pole site.
CSU Foundation
Bathurst Regional Council Scholarship
Gordon Bullock Memorial Scholarship
Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council
Sporting Grants (small capital items) for sporting groups
Western Region Academy of Sport
Donation to assist Bathurst LGA athletes
Western Sydney University
Scholarships for Rural Medical Students
Groups which receive funding through BMEC Community Use Subsidy fee waiver
Bathurst Eisteddfod
Combined Pensioners and Superannuants