In May 2024, Thetford Town Council announced the results of the Unlocking Thetford’s Potential Fund.
“Thank you to everyone that attended our public meeting last week to meet local groups vying for a share of the £25,000 in Thetford Town Council funding. Thank you also to the various groups who gave up their time to make presentations and talk about the fantastic work they do. Their efforts make Thetford a better place and we are very grateful. The Council are delighted that an incredible 209 people participated in the process, far exceeding our expectations!
Having now counted and verified all the votes, we are delighted to confirm the following organisations were successful and will receive a share of the funding (amounts indicated).
In alphabetical order:
Abbey Action Group – £2,500
Charles Burrell Museum – £5,000
Growkids c/o Thetford Vineyard Church – £5,000
Thetford Cricket Club – £5,000
Thetford Scouts – £3,500
Thetford Meet Up – £2,850
Thetford Music Project – £1,150
The funding will be ratified at a meeting of the Council’s Community & Environmental Services Committee on Tuesday 4th June 2024, from 6pm at the Guildhall.
Councillors will also review the process as this was the first-time participatory budgeting has been used to make such a decision in Thetford.”
For more details on the fund, please email [email protected]