The Downderry and Seaton Community Fund
Residents, and friends, of Downderry and Seaton are invited to contribute to a Community Fund, the purpose of which is restricted to supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life of local residents.
Financial support from the Community Fund will be given to safeguard community assets that may come under threat and where action within the scope of DASRA funds could mitigate against a negative impact
The well-being of residents and the quality of life within the villages of Downderry and Seaton are central to the purpose of DASRA and were the defining motives for the establishment of the Community Fund. Applications for financial support from the Fund will be considered against this essential criteria.
It is not planned for the Community Fund to act as a general grants programme for local voluntary groups. However, there may be occasions when matchfunding a project of a local group would result in significant benefit to the wider community. DASRA will be open to requests from any local voluntary organisation seeking support in such circumstances.
Unless agreed otherwise, the Fund shall not be used to replace or supplement funding that should be provided by public bodies (e.g. Parish and County Councils)
The management of the Fund will be the responsibility of the elected Committee members of Downderry and Seaton Residents Association (DASRA) . They will report on all Fund activities at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting.
Background
The Downderry and Seaton Community Fund was launched at a public meeting in February 2016 in response to an initiative led by the village’s Residents Association, DASRA, to secure over the long term the community’s key assets, commencing with the need for a continuing post office service. There was growing concern that the loss of such a vital asset could, in time, lead to the closure or sale of other assets that threatened the quality of life and facilities for residents in Downderrry and Seaton. Discussions at that February meeting highlighted such threats and residents wholeheartedly gave their agreement to the establishment of the Fund.
Subscriptions were made into the newly established fund, which enabled financial support to be given to retain a full post office service for a further two years. When the owners of the local store relinquished their Post Office contract as from March 2018, a part time outreach service was negotiated, albeit one with reduced hours. With this alternative service in place, continuing financial support for a post office service was no longer needed, so the management committee of DASRA began a review of the Community Fund.
A meeting, to which all subscribers had been invited, was held on 10th September 2018 to review the current position and address the future of the fund. The meeting overwhelming agreed to the committee’s proposal that the Community Fund continues, and be used to protect and support other assets that are key to the local community. It also planned for the Fund to be expanded to attract new subscribers.
The elected members of DASRA’s Management Committee were given the authority and responsibility to manage all funds raised in support of the Association’s objectives and to carry out these obligations with full transparency and accountability to local residents.
Support the Fund
If you would like to support the Downderry and Seaton Community Fund, a donation of any amount would be much appreciated. Bank transfers would be the preferred method of payment or, if more convenient,a monthly/quarterly/annual bank Standing Order. One-off donations are also very welcome.
Bank Details: Santander
Sort Code: 09-01-53
Account Name: Downderry & Seaton Residents Association
Account No: 89643289
Reference: Community Fund
If you would prefer to do so with a cheque, please send your donation to Downderry and Seaton Residents Association and post it in the DaSRA Post box sited on the rear of the Community Notice Board in the centre of Downderry - next to Telephone Box. Thank you.
We are keen to keep all subscribers aware of all activities around the Community Fund, so if you make a donation, do please contact DaSRA with your email address so we can keep informed.
Email; info@dasra.co.uk
The Downderry and Seaton Community Fund
Residents and friends of Downderry and Seaton are invited to donate to a Fund that will protect and support community assets considered to be vital to the quality of life in the two Cornish villages. Donations into the Community Fund are managed by DaSRA, the Downderry and Seaton Residents Association, with the responsibility to build this resource into a “fighting fund” to protect key community assets and services which are under threat without finding support.
Background to The Community Fund. The management of the Fund is the responsibility of the elected Management Committee of Downderry and Seaton Residents Association (DASRA). DaSRA will report on all Fund activities at the organisation’s Annual General MeetingThe well-being of residents and the quality of life within the villages of Downderry and Seaton are central to the purpose of DASRA and were the defining motives for the establishment of the Community Fund. Applications for financial support from the Fund will be considered against this essential criteria.The Fund continues to grow as a result of donations from local residents, many received monthly by Standing Order, and many are relatively small amounts but by being pooled together, over time, local donors are contributing to a valuable resource for the communities of Downderry and Seaton
Donations into the Community Fund are welcome from all with an interest in supporting the local community in Downderry and Seaton. Many friends donate monthly via Standing Order or Direct Debit; one-off donations are also most welcome. If you do so on-line, please do note your donation with the reference Community Fund. We’d welcome conformation of your donation with an email to us: info@dasra.co,uk
DaSRA bank details are:
Account: Downderry & Seaton Residents Association
Bank: Santander
Sort Code: 09-01-53
Account No: 89643289
Reference: Community Fund
If you would like to make a donation by cheque, please complete this form and post it in the DaSRA Post Box sited behind the Community Notice Board in the centre of Downderry Stores, Main Road , PL11 3JZ. If cash donations are preferred, please contact us on info@dasra.co.uk
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1/We would like DaSRA to keep us informed about future activities.
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