Aims/priorities: The Community Fund is part of our Social Enterprise commitment, investing a committed amount of surplus back into services or community projects which helps support Locala’s Business Strategy and contribute towards one or more of our Social Value Pledges.
Who can apply? Community Fund Criteria:
- Be based and provide services in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Stockport, and Tameside.
- Be not-for-profit, a community interest company, local charity, or constituted group.
- Not have received a grant through the Community Fund in the previous financial year.
- Be a fully constituted group, with written governing documents.
- Be able to provide details of an independent reference.
- Have a named bank account.
- Have an in date safeguarding policy if working directly with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
- Own any buildings if applying for funding to carry out renovations to buildings.
- Have an annual turnover of less than £50,000.
- Be applying for less than £1500.
Grant amount: A maximum of £1500. We ask that you provide a breakdown of the amount you are applying for as part of the application process and attach quotes for resources etc. to support your application.
Please note, groups may not always be awarded the full amount they have applied for. In some instances, a lesser amount may be offered.
Application process: Application form and criteria:
The Community Fund is linked to Locala's Social Value Pledges. All applications must demonstrate that the funding requested supports our Business Strategy and contributes towards one or more of Locala's Social Value Pledges.
Deadline: Friday 16 February, 5pm.
Contact information: If you have any questions you can call Sarah True on 030 3330 9946 or email: membership@locala.org.uk