| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, grant overview, reports, leaflets, project proposals and funding requests relating to the Sandwell and District West Indian Community Association (SAWWICA). Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust, Paul S. Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: SADWICA was founded in 1977 when a group of community minded West Indians, driven by a sense of compassion for their fellow men and women, combined efforts in pursuit of a common objective: improving their community. In 1986 SADWICA established a children's playgroup. SADWICA also works towards improving community education, lessoning youth unemployment, care for the elderly and other social activities. Nature of support: The Trust agreed to two annual grants of up to £6,000 to facilitate the development of SADWICA. Three further annual grants at the same level were approved in 1987. That same year the Paul S. Cadbury Trust approved a single grant of £300 towards the refurbishment of SADWICA premises. Minutes: B&GSCT 5966, B&GSCT 6702, PSCT 601. Notes: This file contains a number of annual and development officer reports. File organised by date from newest to oldest. File numbered 'EA/3/28'. |