Deadline: 31-Jan-25
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Annual Community Grant offers funding for projects that make a positive impact on the community.
Priorities
- The projects considered by the Grants Board are often varied and diverse but must show how your application for funding makes a positive contribution to one or more of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s priorities, which are listed below.
- Homes to be proud of:
- build new social and affordable homes
- high quality homes for all
- support and prevent homelessness
- plan for future homes in the right places
- Enable an economy that delivers for everyone:
- champion local businesses
- support vibrant town centres
- enable access to amenities in the neighbourhood centres
- boost the economy in rural areas
- Action on Climate Change:
- renew the commitments to be a net zero Council by 2030
- step up climate change adaptation and mitigation measures
- lead by example and encourage others to make positive change
- increase and promote biodiversity
- Run an effective Council:
- be accessible
- be accountable and adopt a first time right approach
- make financial decisions to deliver efficient and quality service
- build the reputation locally and with partners
- Together, create opportunities for the communities:
- be proud of the environment and heritage
- promote health and wellbeing through local leisure and cultural opportunities
- celebrate the diverse cultures and communities
- Homes to be proud of:
Funding Information
- You can apply for grant funding of up to £15,000.
Ineligible Projects
- Projects they are unlikely to support include:
- applications for commercial/profit making organisations
- applications from town/parish councils
- projects that are deemed to be in place of statutory bodies
- national charities, unless the project is solely for the benefit of local residents
- projects promoting political or religious beliefs
- funding for individuals
- projects that have already taken place
- projects that do not benefit or are not based in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield
- applications if the funding request is for 100% of the salary of an individual (applications for contribution to a salary for a new post on a fixed term contract will be considered)
- projects that were funded in the previous 24 months (unless agreed with the chair of theboard prior to submission)
- funding requests for contributions to capital costs (such as new buildings)
- projects that are requesting funding for temporary buildings or structures
- projects that directly conflict with the council’s priorities
- organisations that are publically funded such as schools and universities if they are requesting funding for projects for a select group of young people (they will consider projects benefitting the wider community).
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects they are likely to support:
- Your application is only likely to be considered if you meet the following criteria:
- At least 50 per cent of your organisations’ members/clients/users live or work in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield.
- Provided project updates and/or final feedback if you were successful with a previous grant application from the council.
- Your organisation is either a registered charity, incorporated or unincorporated charity or a voluntary/community/not-for-profit group.
- Your organisation commits to equality and diversity, and can provide a copy of its equality and diversity statement or policy.
- Your organisation commits to safeguarding vulnerable member of the community, and can provide a copy of its safeguarding statement or policy.
- Appropriate insurance is in place for all events and services provided.
- Finances are audited or independently reviewed on an annual basis (only applies to charities with a gross income of more than £25,000).
- Able to provide signed constitution or Articles of Memorandum.
- Able to provide copies of your organisations ‘last three months’ worth of bank statements.
- Able to provide detailed costs relating to application.
For more information, visit Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.