Deadline: 20-Jun-22
The East End Community Foundation (EECF) is inviting applications for the Life Chances Housing Association Consortium (LCHAC) Fund to address the critical themes of wellbeing and work for young people, digital exclusion and pensioner poverty and isolation.
Priorities of Fund
They are keen to fund projects working to help residents become better equipped to access support and opportunities that lead to:
- increased confidence
- development of new skills
- securing employment
- financial security
Funding Information
- Organizations may apply for grants between £500 and £3,000
What types of activities can and cannot be funded?
Direct project costs and apportioned core costs that support project delivery are eligible for funding. The program will not fund:
- Grants to individuals
- Expenditure or activities that have already taken place
- Services which are a statutory responsibility (ie are the responsibility of the Council, Government or Health Authorities)
- Projects that have no community or charitable element
- Projects that take place outside of the target area. If the proposed project is taking place just outside the area but is still benefiting residents within it, contact EECF to discuss whether this would be eligible
- Projects that are purely for the advancement of religion or politics foreign travel
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, organizations must:
- be a not-for-profit organization that is formally constituted ie have a signed governing document in the group's name. This includes unincorporated associations and community groups, registered charities, social enterprises, schools, Community Interest Companies (CIC) limited by guarantee, Charitable Incorporated Organizations (CIO), companies limited by guarantee and faith groups where the project clearly does not promote a particular religious or political view.
- be connected with and meeting the needs of the local community.
- have good financial management procedures, including a record of income and
- disbursement. Applications from organizations that have a financial deficit will not be considered.
- have a bank account in the name of the group, with at least two unrelated checks signatures.
- have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place if working with children andyoung people under the age of 18, or vulnerable adults.
For more information, visit EECF.
For more information, visit https://eastendcf.org/tower-hamlets-grants/