Grant Funding

The Parish Council will consider applications for grants from voluntary groups, charitable organisation and agencies. To qualify for a grant the applicant must be able to demonstrate that any funding from the Parish Council will benefit the Parish, or residents of the Parish. To ensure fair and proper consideration is given to requests for this funding, the Council require the following to be submitted to the Parish Clerk.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

For general purposes that meet the stated aims and objectives of the applicant group.

For the purpose of purchasing equipment either in part or in full.

For the funding of transport that will enable group members to partake in a group trip or outing regardless of their incomes.

For training activities, or to purchase the expertise of an outside trainer/instructor.

For running costs of a viable group that is experiencing a period of hardship.

For hosting special events or celebrations.

For the provision of recreational facilities.

ELIGIBILITY

Any Charity, Voluntary Group or Community Organisation, which must have:

a constitution, set of rules or documented aims and objectives;
a bank account

Agencies that operate within the Parish and are of benefit to the local community.

Applications cannot be accepted from individuals, businesses or any organisation operated for profit.

All applications are to be made on the Grant Application Form, which can be downloaded from the link below or obtained from the Parish Clerk. All applications will be considered at Council meetings and applicants will be asked to do a small presentation of why they require the funds and what they will be spent on.

Grant Application form

Applications must be accompanied by the additional information requested in the application form, namely:

If it is the first application by the organisation, a copy of the organisation's constitution, set of rules or statement of aims and objectives.
Copies of the most recent financial statement or accounts. If financial statements or accounts are not available, groups should provide the best supporting documents they can and explain. Documents could include bank statements, management accounts, business plan/budget.

Please send all documents either by:

email to:- clerk@hadleyleegomery-pc.gov.uk

or post to:- Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council, Hadley Community Centre, High Street, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NL

Grant Funding

Grant Application form

Grants policy