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Apply for a grant to mark historic VE Day anniversary
Apply for a grant to mark historic VE Day anniversary
Communities across Test Valley are being encouraged by the borough council to mark a special Victory in Europe (VE) Day anniversary in May.
Thursday 8 May 2025 will mark 80 years since Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces, bringing the end of World War Two in Europe.
To honour this, Test Valley Borough Council have set up a VE Day 80th Anniversary Grant Scheme, which will enable communities to apply for up to £500 towards local celebrations to mark the historic event.
Not for profit organisations, clubs and societies, parish and town councils and schools can all apply for a share of the pot.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 25 April and all activities must take place within two weeks of 8 May 2025.
If a temporary road closure is needed for your VE Day event, the application fee will be waived.
For more information about how to apply visit www.testvalley.gov.uk/VEDayGrant.
Community, Leisure and Tourism portfolio holder, Councillor Terese Swain said: “I’m really pleased we have been able to set up this grant scheme as I think it’s so important that we honour this incredibly historic day. It’s a chance for us all to reflect on what previous generations went through and how so many sacrificed their lives to make sure ours would be safe.
“If you are thinking about holding an event to mark VE Day for your community then please visit our website to find out more about the grant and how it could support you.”