Madeley Town Council
Partnership Fund
Application Pack
1. Introduction
Madeley Town Council recognises the increasing need to support local organisations who are working to improve facilities and services in the community. It is further recognised that significant amounts of funding are often required either to support specific projects or as matched funding to enable larger applications to be made. With this in mind, the parish has made provision for Partnership Funding as a basis for a longer term working association.
2. Who can apply
Local community groups with their own bank account who are located within the Madeley Parish Boundary and operating for the benefit of local people. Proposals from agencies will be considered provided significant community involvement can be shown.
3. Criteria for Eligible Projects
The Partnership fund is set up to fund projects that make a lasting and positive affect on the community.
Grants may be awarded for the full amount or for part of the project.
3.1Projects must result in the creation or improvement of services or facilities for the community.
3.2Project proposals must show that they can be completed within a reasonable timescale, that being circa 12 months.
3.3Projects must be sustainable beyond the support of the fund.
3.4Funding will not normally be granted for projects that MTC considers to be the responsibility of a statutory authority.
3.5Funding must be used for the implementation of the project detailed in the application and for no other purpose
As a guideline here are some examples of the types of projects that would be considered: -
-The upgrading or refurbishment of facilities in a community room or building
-Installation of disabled ramps to community buildings
-Environmental improvements to public open spaces
-The funding of workers with specialist skills who will work with community groups or individuals with particular needs.
-A celebratory event that provides enjoyment and entertainment for local people.
4. Conditions of funding
Successful recipients must be prepared to fulfil the following:
4.1A PR event/photocall which may involve a local Councillor
4.2Coverage in the media and in your organisations newsletter or magazine should one exist
4.3A project status review report within 12 months of receiving the grant with photographs and any media coverage
4.4Throughout the project, regular contact will be maintained either through the clerk or a nominated Councillor
5. Fund Administration and selection of projects
5.1The grant will be paid by cheque made payable to the community group applying for the funding
5.2The grant may be paid in stages or on completion of the project
5.3Initial assessment will be made by the Leisure and Community Committee of which a minimum of 4 members will be present. Final decision will be made by the Finance & General Purposes Committee of which a minimum of 5 members will be present.
5.4Committees meet on a regular basis (every two months) to review applications. Further information may be required at this time.
5.5Applicants will be notified as to whether they have been successful as soon as practically possible after the committee meetings have taken place
6. How to apply
An application form is included in this pack. Should you require assistance with this form or have any enquiries please contact the Clerk, Kath Petty at Jubilee House, High Street, Madeley, tel: 567280
Madeley Town Council
Partnership Funding Application form
1 Applicant Details:Name, Address and Description of the Organisation for whom the application is being made.
Please provide details of whom we should contact with the decision on this application:
Name:
Role:
Address:
Tel:
Email:
Project Title:
Amount of funding requested:
Total amount the project will cost:
2. Project Description:
Provide a description of the project and detail what the funding will be used for. Include an explanation on the need for the project
3. How will the Project be implemented and Managed:
Provide details of how the project will be managed. Include: -
-Proposed start and completion dates
-How the Project will be maintained after the funding
-How its success will be measured
4. Community Benefit
Detail: -
-Who within the community will benefit and how
-An explanation of the Project’s importance to the wider community
5. Project Costs
Provide a breakdown of what the funding will be used for. Include: -
-Total cost of the Project
-Amount of funding applied for
-Detailed breakdown of what the funding will be used for (include quotations where applicable)
6. Details of any other funding applied for and own fund raising activities
Provide examples of: -
-Fundraising (including in-kind support which can be quantified in cash terms) which will indicate your commitment to the project
-Local Authority funding
-Other grants applied for or secured
7. Publicity and Communication
Detail how you would:
-Promote the Project to the media
-Promote the project to your local community
8. Any other useful information
Certification
This application for partnership funding of £ is in respect of expenditure to be incurred on the project detailed above. I declare that the statements in this application are true and that the information provided is correct and I agree to the Conditions of Funding as set out in this statement.
Signed by
Name
Position/Title
On behalf of
Date
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