Voluntary Organisation Grants
The Council has a small annual budget for grants to voluntary
organisations to assist in the delivery of their organisations
activities. The grants are normally allocated once a year. Any
organisation that has been funded in previous years that does not
submit an application will not receive funding. Organisations will
need to show how they contribute to one or more of the Council's
Corporate Aims which are listed below:
- Making a difference to our people
- Making a difference to our community
- Making a difference to our environment
- Making a difference to our local economy
In addition, the Council will give priority to organisations
that provide a local service either solely or mainly for the
following priority groups:
- Older people
- People with disabilities or who are disadvantaged
- Young people
What groups will be considered for funding?
Applications will only be considered from groups meeting all of
the following requirements:
- Groups that are non-statutory organisations.
- Groups that are formally constituted.
- Groups that operate in the not for profit sector.
- Groups that can clearly demonstrate their ability, through a
grant award, to deliver benefit to the community within the grant
year and to sustain their activities.
- Groups whose activities benefit residents of Rochford.
- Groups whose activities clearly contribute to or support the
objectives of Rochford District Council's Corporate aims.
What groups/activities will NOT be considered for
funding?
The following will not be considered for funding:
- Groups whose main aim is campaigning
- Activities or projects that promote religion.
- Groups that have uncommitted/unrestricted funds that could be
used to fund the activity.
- Activities, the full cost of which can be charged for.
- Groups that have failed to conform to the Conditions of Grant
Award in previous years.
The Council will fund those organisations that it considers to
be making the best use of any award in light of the above criteria.
Some organisations may be selected to give a presentation to the
Council's Corporate Resources Sub-Committee in support of their
application.
All applicants must complete the form located in the Related
Documents section and return it with the required financial
information (see bottom of form for information) to the address
below by 31st December 2009:
Linda Kirby
Audit & Performance Management
Rochford District Council
South Street
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1BW
For further information please contact 01702 318028. If you
would like this information in large print, Braille or another
language please contact 01702 546366.