Grants

GUIDANCE NOTES

The Town Council requires to see a completed set of accounts in the case of most applications.
Where a set of accounts is not available, in the case of a new project being launched, some idea of anticipated costs should be given as an appendix.
The Town Council will want to fund projects, which enables people to become involved in activities, which improve the quality of life for the community of Winsford.
The Town Council wishes to fund projects, within its budget, supporting organisations in the voluntary and community sector to help them become more effective and efficient.
Groups working with young children must provide a written statement that protection procedures are in place, and that police checks are carried out in accordance with the vetting regulations.
Those groups supported will have their activities generally based in Winsford or for the benefit of Winsford people in the main.
National Charities without a local link or unable to demonstrate their effectiveness in Winsford will not normally be supported.
The Town Council policy is to support organisations and community groups.
Monies granted are done so under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 : Section 137.

TIMETABLE

The Town Council’s Finance Committee meets monthly, with the exception of May and August.

Section A

Name of Organisation*

Contact/Your Name*

Address*

Email*

Telephone*

What is the purpose of your Organisation?

Section B

A summary of your project, describe you project and what you would do with a Grant?

Tell us what are the main things your project is hoping to achieve

Tell us about the number of people in Winsford who will directly benefit from your project ie. How many, age range, special needs, location:

Monitoring your project

List 3 ways in which your project will make a difference:

1
2
3

What similar local project or services exist?*

How will your project work with others?*

Describe the geographical area in which your Organisation works?*

Funding

Please state the value of the grant you require.*
£

Please state the percentage value of the grant, in relation to total project costs.*
%

Has the Organisation applied previously to the Town Council for a Grant?

If yes, please give details

Does the Organisation receive any other Local Authority, Lottery or other funding?

If yes, please give details

If the Organisation were to be successful in securing a grant, to whom should the cheque be payable?
Name

Address, if different from that stated overleaf

Submission

Signed (Enter your own name)*

Position within the Organisation*

On Behalf of

Your application will be considered at the next Meeting of the Grants Sub-Committee. The Town Council’s Grants Sub-Committee usually meets bi- monthly.

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