A council is to offer funding to voluntary groups who are planning events to mark International Women’s Day in the borough.
Councillors at Gedling Borough Council have set aside a small grant fund to help groups mark the occasion which takes place on Tuesday, March 8.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, which also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
This year’s theme is ‘Pledge for Parity’, but applications to cover the cost of any activities that support and celebrate women’s roles and rights in society are welcome.
To qualify for funding, events or activities must take place within Gedling borough during March 2016 under the banner of International Women’s Day.
Councillor Roxanne Ellis, who’s leading the promotion of IWD said: “We’re really encouraging residents to celebrate International Women’s Day and we hope that offering funding can help community groups make that happen. As a council we’re keen to promote equality and it would be great to see our residents celebrating this too.”
If you want to apply for funding contact Jane Ansell, Community Initiatives Officer via jane.ansell@gedling.gov.uk or telephone on 0115 901 3698 for an application form, with details of what the activity is, when and where it is happening, how it links to IWD, why you want the funding and the organisation responsible for delivering the event.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday 10 February 2016.
