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.
