Section 356 donations morning tea

Published on 22 July 2024

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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  

 

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