Application Form

A copy of the application form can be downloaded here

Applications

More details are available in the notes for completing the application form.

Applications are welcome from Individuals and groups living or working within the defined geographical limits of the Community Benefit Trust.  All applications must be in writing, either via paper application or via e-mail, on the application form. All applications must include a note of the following details:

• applicant’s name (individual or organisation);
• contact details (postal address, phone number and e-mail);
• the purpose of the funding;
• the amount of funding requested;
• other sources of funding and the proposed funding timetable.

Applications will be reviewed by the trustees on a regular basis. If, in the opinion of the Trustees, the scale or the nature of an application requires further information to be submitted that will be requested.

All valid applications will be formally considered by the Trustees on a quarterly basis and successful applicants will be notified shortly after the meeting. Payment will be by cheque or bank transfer.

The Trustees may require financial accounts to show how the funds were spent; they may also request a written or graphic account of how the funds awarded have been used. The written or graphic accounts may be used to publicise the work of the trust.

Things that cannot be funded

There are a number of project areas that cannot be funded from the trust. Projects that are considered by the Trustees to be the responsibility of local councils and the Government will generally not be supported.  Applications from schools and churches may be accepted, but they must demonstrate access and benefit to the wider community, not just pupils and worshippers. Generally you cannot apply for retrospective funding for items that have already been purchased or work that has already been done. 

How much can I apply for?

The Trust will administer a total of almost £50,000 per annum, and the intention is that this will attract a wide range of applications from across all parts of the participating communities. It is anticipated that the application process will include a simplified process for single payments of smaller sums up to a limit of about £500. Larger sums for a single, one off, application will be subjected to a more detailed application process. Initially funding over an extended period will probably be limited to a maximum of 3 years. Larger sums or funding over an extended period may become available as the Trust matures. Particularly where applications involve larger sums of money, the Trust will encourage applicants to investigate other funding sources in conjunction any grant, so as to maximise the effect of the Trust’s funds.