Deadline: 17-Aug-20
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched a new funding scheme which is available to community, voluntary and faith-based organisations in recognition of their outstanding community work during COVID-19.
The Community Spirit Grant Aid Programme provides an opportunity for organisations to recognise the incredible work of local communities over recent months. The scheme aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, celebrate community volunteers and their achievements, reduce social isolation and promote community spirit.
Key Themes
- Promoting positive mental health & well being
- Promoting connectivity and reducing social isolation
- Celebrating community achievements & volunteering
- Reducing hardship & promoting community spirit
Funding Information
- Applicants can apply for funding of up £500 by demonstrating how their proposal responds to these key themes. All proposals must demonstrate that activities are in line with the most recent government guidance for Covid-19.
Eligibility Criteria
The ‘Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Community Spirit Grant Scheme’ is open to community/voluntary and faith based organisations based in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area that meet the following criteria:
- an open and accountable governing document (Constitution or Articles and Memorandum of Association, or applicable governing document) that has been properly adopted
- a bank account in the name of the organisation, which requires a minimum of two unrelated members to authorise withdrawals and an annual set of independently examined financial accounts, endorsed at an Annual General Meeting.
- a Management Committee or Governing Board, elected by its membership at an Annual General Meeting, and elected office bearers.
- have appropriate Safeguarding Policies for protecting Children and Vulnerable adults, who are involved as part of the group’s programme.
- Up to £5 million Public Liability Insurance, to cover all risk associated with the activities of the organisation.
For more information, visit https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/news/council-launches-community-spirit-grant-scheme