Deadline: 23-Sep-22
The Basildon Council is offering grants to voluntary and community groups based in the Basildon Borough.
Funding Information
The maximum amount you can apply for is £2,000.
What do they fund?
- They do fund small projects organisations may want to do that benefit the local community.
- They do fund contributions towards larger projects; however you MUST have ALL the rest of the funding in place to be successful (they will ask you to evidence this)
- They do fund venue hire as long as it is part of the project you are delivering and not part of your annual core running costs.
- They do fund publicity, leaflets, stationery, equipment and promotional materials etc., as long as they are part of the project you are applying for.
- They do fund contributions towards improvements of community buildings, however you must demonstrate that you have ALL the rest of the funding in place.
- They do fund digital equipment e.g. computers, laptops, tablets or phones, as long as there is clear evidence of need.
- They do fund volunteer expenses for projects which demonstrate sustainability.
Who can apply?
You can apply to this fund if you are:
- A formally constituted, not for profit community or voluntary group or registered charity.
- A Social Enterprise or Community Interest Company. You will need to demonstrate the voluntary status of your organisation – this will be in your articles of association or constitution etc.
- A community/voluntary group based in the Basildon Borough, which provides a direct benefit to the local community
- You can be one of the above, based outside the Borough providing your project/activity is delivered within Basildon and is for the sole benefit of their residents.
For more information, visit https://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/3899/Grants-to-community-and-voluntary-organisations