Grant Scheme - Open to all!
Each year Woodbridge Town Council awards grants to Charities and Voluntary Organisations that contribute to the well-being of Woodbridge or promote the image of the Town.
Funds are limited therefore however well deserving, County and National charities and organisations are unlikely to receive grant funding unless they can demonstrate that any funds granted will directly benefit Woodbridge and its inhabitants.
The Council will now consider grants at three points during the year (June, October and February). Applications for those awards should be received by the Town Clerk at Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP or email: townclerk@woodbridge-suffolk.co.uk by the dates detailed on the application form. The Council's Grants Policy and application form can be downloaded via the links below:
| Grants Policy | Word | |
| Application form | Word |
WTC Grants Awarded in 2026/27 - organisation and reason for funding request:
Round 1:
2nd Woodbridge (St Mary’s) Guide Unit - funding to provide camping equipment
3rd Woodbridge (St Mary’s) Brownie Pack - funding to provide craft materials
Ambient Music Festival - organisation of the Ambient Music Festival event
Opera for Woodbridge - organisation of an opera performance in Woodbridge
Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music - organisation of the Woodbridge Festival
Woodbridge In Bloom - funding to provide watering and floral displays in Woodbridge
Woodbridge Rotary Club - organisation of the Christmas Carol Service
The Galley - funding to support the promotion of The Asparagus and Strawberry Festival.
WTC Grants Awarded in 2025/26 - organisation and reason for funding request:
Round 1:
Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival - organisation of a festival in Woodbridge
Woodbridge Rotary - organisation of the Christmas carol service
432 (Woodbridge) Squadron RAF Air Cadets - equipment to support Duke of Edinburgh award activities
Opera for Woodbridge - organisation of the Opera for Woodbridge concert/ performance
Woodbridge Town Football Club - match funding toward the installation of LED floodlights
Round 2:
Citizens Advice East Suffolk - purchase and set up laptops for CAES Office staff based in Woodbridge.
Home Start Suffolk - provision of a Home-Visiting service to Woodbridge residents, focussing on family support.
Suffolk Accident Rescue Service - grant and donation funded organisation providing specialist, on call services throughout Suffolk.
Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music- organisation of the Woodbridge Fish Friendly fireworks
Woodbridge in Bloom - funding to support the supply and watering of hanging baskets in Woodbridge.
Woodbridge Cricket Club - funding to enable to the club to transport large items specific to cricket, to Woodbridge School.
Round 3:
21 Young Hearts - Funding to cover staffing costs as part of the running of the ‘Community Natter’.
Noise of Art - Funding to support music, art, literature and projections celebrating John and Thomas Clarkson.
Tide Mill Trust - Funding for the foundational element of a larger project (NHS - Nutritional Health Service) which focuses on the heritage and future of inclusive health and wellbeing in the Woodbridge area.
Potter Cup
The Potter Cup is an award presented annually by Woodbridge Town Council along with a cheque for £50.
Each year nominations are invited for an individual or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the life or name of Woodbridge in the preceeding twelve months.
Previous winners of the Potter Cup are listed below.
| Year Awarded | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts, Mr John Ager and 432 Woodbridge Air Force Air Cadets |
| 2024 | Cordelia Richman |
| 2023 | Mrs Charmian Berry |
| 2022 | Brenda Jackson, New Horizons Club |
| 2021 | Mr Prity and Yogi Patel, Warwick Convenience Store |
| 2020 | Mrs Jane Healey |
| 2019 | Friends of Woodbridge Library |
| 2018 | Messrs Kevin and Cliff Baldock |
| 2017 | The New Horizons Club |
| 2016 | 432 Woodbridge Air Force Air Cadets |
| 2015 | Dr Bob Merrett |
| 2014 | Miss Brenda Jackson |
| 2013 | Mr Richard Cavana |
| 2012 | Mr Ray Branton |
| 2011 | Woodbridge Town Pastors |
| 2010 | Mr Brian Andrews |
| 2009 | Mr Peter Bacon |
| 2008 | Mrs Valerie Constable |
| 2007 | Woodbridge Town Youths Football Club |
| 2006 | The Rochford Trust |
| 2005 | NO AWARD |
| 2004 | Woodbridge Community Council |
| 2003 | Mr Alastair Howard |
| 2002 | Mr Don Tucker |
| 2001 | NO AWARD |
| 2000 | Mr Lee Nunn |
| 1999 | Woodbridge Deben Rotaract Club |
| 1998 | David Horne |
| 1997 | Miss Carley Brennan |
| 1996 | Company of Four |
| 1995 | Mr Jonathan Rattle & Mr Lenny Pack |
| 1994 | Mr Rob Robinson & Mr John Collins |
| 1993 | 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts |
| 1992 | Helen Stevenson |
For further information about the Potter Cup contact the Deputy Town Clerk on 01394 383599 or Email deputytownclerk@woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk.