VE and VJ Day events - grants now available

This year is the 80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the UK will be coming together as a nation to mark this historic occasion.

Communities across the High Peak will be organising events to commemorative the anniversaries of VE Day on 8 May and VJ Day on 15 August.

To help with the cost of these events, High Peak Borough Council is making grants of £550 - £750 available to Town and Parish Councils or to community groups who have the support of their council.

Grants are also available to community groups organising events and activities in areas not represented by a parish/town council, up to a maximum grant of £750 for each event on a first come first served basis.

Council Leader, Councillor Anthony Mckeown, said: "The sacrifice and selflessness of the Second World War generation is truly inspirational and will never be forgotten.

"We know that our communities will be keen to mark this historic anniversary and I hope that these grants will help people across the High Peak take part in events and activities that honour that generation and, indeed, all our service personnel.

"Full details, including an application form, are available on our website so if you're an event organiser, please get in touch."

Grants must be used to hold an event or associated activities that is open to the public and directly related to VE or VJ Day or for the preparations leading up to an event.

Find out more and apply for the grants here

Published 13 March 2025