The Parish Council is running a small grants scheme in 2024/25 with grants available for up to a maximum of £200.

Please see the full application criteria below to ensure you meet this before applying for an application form which can be obtained from Cathy Whitmore via cathy@feockparishcouncil.co.uk or phone Cathy on 01872 863333.

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Introduction

The Parish Council’s Grants Scheme is managed by the full Council and is open to community organisations based in or working in Feock Parish.  Organisations can apply for a grant for any project or activity which is for the benefit of residents. The Parish Council’s budget for grants for 2024/25 is £2000. The scheme is primarily aimed at community organisations based in or working in the Parish.  Organisations from outside these local communities may only apply if they can demonstrate a significant economic or social benefit to the local community. The Council may award reduced funding levels or, indeed, refuse funding to organisations based outside of the area.

 

Process

Applicants are required to complete and return the attached simple grants form. This is then submitted to the next meeting of the Access & Amenities Committee meeting of the Parish Council. The Council may invite the applicant to attend the meeting to introduce the application and answer any questions. The Council will consider each application on its merits. It will notify the applicant of its decision within ten working days of the meeting and, if the application is approved, will arrange for the funds to be transferred by bank transfer. The Council will also help signpost applicants to other relevant sources of funding and support.

 

Criteria

• Applicant organisations should be non-profit making;

• National organisations/charities will not usually be issued with a grant;

• Grants will not be issued to assist with day to day running costs;

• Applicant organisations must have a constitution and have a bank account and submit a copy of their most recent bank statement with their application. They may also be asked for a copy of their latest set of accounts (if available/appropriate);

• In exceptional circumstances or if a grant to assist a group in starting up the rules regarding having a a bank account set up may be waived at the discretion of the Parish Council;

• Projects / activities must benefit local residents and / or be of demonstrable benefit to Feock Parish;

• Applicant organisations must demonstrate their commitment to equal opportunities and projects / activities must comply with equalities legislation;

• Clear arrangements must be in place to manage projects / activities and measure their success; and

• Applications must set out the cost of the project / activity and list other sources of funding sought or secured towards the project. 

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Rules for successful applicants

• Applicants must not change the use of their grant award, without the written permission of the Parish Council;

• Applicants must send the Parish Council a written report on the use of their grant within three months of completing the relevant project and agree to the Parish Council publishing details of any grants awarded;

• Applicants must refer to the support of the Parish Council in any publicity they release about their project and agree to the Parish Council publicising details of any grants awarded;

• If applicants provide any false information in their application, this may lead to the withdrawal of the grant offered;

• The organisation must guarantee that, should any grant offered not be used in accordance with the terms and conditions set by the Parish Council, they will repay the outstanding amount to the Parish Council on demand; and

• Only one application per organisation will normally be considered during each financial year.