SRA Annual Report 2023-24: Grants for training and equipment
The SRA funds a small number of grants for equipment and training given to Somerset communities by the Somerset Prepared partnership. The SRA is a member of that partnership.
Grants were given in 2023-24 to:
Combe St Nicholas Parish Council, for equipment for flood wardens including boots, hi-viz jackets, torches, and flood warning signs. (This application was prepared by the winner of the individual section of the 2023 Somerset Community Champions award).
Henstridge Parish Council, for torches, a wind-up radio, walkie talkies, foil blankets.
Kilve Parish Council, for lanterns, a white board, radios.
Martock’s flood warden group (who work with Martock Parish Council), for flood packs and hydrosnakes.
Oake Parish Council, for radios, torches, first aid kits and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Tatworth and Forton Parish Council, for a water depth board, lights, first aid kits, hi-viz jackets and trousers, and kits for testing water quality.
Winsford Parish Council, for a storage shed, torches, hi-viz clothing, shovels and brooms, first aid training.