Deadline: 30-Sep-22
The Ashington Town Council is now inviting applications for its Small Grants.
Ashington Town Council aims to promote and protect the quality of life and well-being of those who live in, work in, or visit the local area. To this end, the Council offer grants to local organisations based in, or providing services to the locality, to help them maintain and develop their services, facilities, and activities.
When allocating Grant Aid, the Council will consider each case on its merits and may give priority to those groups providing services and facilities and/or fulfilling a role where there are currently ‘gaps’ in provision.
Funding Information
- Based on the budget agreed for 2022/23, Ashington Town Council has £8,000 available for this purpose. Community groups and organisations will be invited to apply for small grants of less than £500.
Criteria
- Grant Aid is for voluntary, non-profit making organisations who provide facilities, activities, and services principally for residents served by Ashington Town Council.
- Typically, these organisations include sports, play and art clubs, community associations, youth organisations, organisations that assist disadvantaged/vulnerable groups and charitable trusts.
- To be eligible to apply for funding from Ashington Town Council, you must be able to provide the following:
- A constitution or governing document, or written aims and objectives.
- Up-to-date financial information, including latest accounts and bank statement.
- A set a basic core policies
- In addition, if you are applying for a Small Grant from Ashington Town Council, your unrestricted reserves must not be more than 30% of your running costs.
For more information, visit https://www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/grants.php