Funding grants launched for community VE Day anniversary celebrations

This year marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe.

To celebrate this momentous anniversary, local community groups and organisations are encouraged to get involved by planning events, street parties and moments of shared celebration across the borough on or around Thursday 8 May 2025.

Eligible community groups, charities and parish councils organising events and projects can apply for funding up to £300 (with up to £100 for food and refreshments) to help make their local celebrations a success.

The scheme is now open for applications and will close at midnight on 22 April.

Cllr Michael Mullaney, Executive Member for the Voluntary Sector, said: “I am so pleased to announce applications are now open for local groups to apply for funding to put on a variety of events to bring our communities together to honour and celebrate VE-Day across the borough. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the date the war in Europe and WWII ended, and by making this funding available we hope to see a good spread of entertainment taking place across Hinckley and Bosworth.”

For more information and to apply, visit our dedicated webpage