Grant Requests from Not For Profit Organisations less than £2,000

Criteria for Grants Below £2000

1. Who can apply?

Applications welcomed from not for profit organisations in the parish of Berkswell or the surrounding “Area of Benefit’ seeking small grants for equipment or repairs to their premises not exceeding £2,000.

2. What can be funded?

Equipment or repairs to premises.

3. What items cannot be funded?

Grants to individuals or for educational assistance will not be funded under this application. Please look at the section Grants for Educational Assistance or Grant Requests for Individuals.

4. How much can I apply for?

This application form is for grants up to a maximum of £2000

5. How to apply?

Applications should be submitted online using the form below.

6. Information required

The Trustees wish to be assured that you are a bona fide not for profit organisation operating in the Area of Benefit and will require documentary evidence including:

1. Evidence of your regulatory body for example, the Charity Commission including where applicable, your 
2. Charity Commission Number
3. A copy of your constitution
4. Copies of your last three years’ accounts
a copy of your reserves policy
5. Details of any debts
6. Evidence of tenure: freehold or leasehold
7. Evidence of fixed assets
8. Detailed information in respect to the project to be funded supported by drawings, planning consents, evidence of due diligence being undertaken in respect to contractors
9. Information about the make-up of the Board, paid employees, and volunteers

7. Application consideration

The Trustees will endeavour to consider all applications at the meeting after the application is received but as they only meet every 6 to 8 weeks applicants should find out from the clerk when the next meeting will be held as applications will not be considered between meetings unless circumstances are exceptional.
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