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Haywards Heath Town Council

Haywards Heath Town Council Grants

Small grants from Haywards Heath Town Council for voluntary and community groups whose work benefits residents of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Up to £1,000 for start-up or capital costs, £750 for one-off costs such as equipment, and £500 for running costs. The Council also offers separate Community Event Grants of up to £500.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £1,000
Closes in
1 day left
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Voluntary and community groups whose work benefits residents of Haywards Heath
  • Every applicant must have a constitution or set of rules setting out its aims and objectives, and a bank account in the same name as the constitution with at least two authorised signatories
  • Organisations must submit their previous year's accounts; new organisations submit a full budget for the proposal
  • Applicants must show they have sought funding elsewhere, including from other local authorities, and the Council takes account of the group's own fundraising
  • Individuals, private sector organisations and political parties cannot apply

What it funds

One category per application:

  • Start-up grants for groups less than 12 months old (up to £1,000, can include running costs and equipment)
  • Running costs (up to £500)
  • One-off costs such as buying equipment (up to £750)
  • Capital costs such as building projects or alterations to premises (up to £1,000)

The project must benefit the community of Haywards Heath.

What it will not fund

  • Individuals
  • Private sector organisations
  • Political parties or political organisations
  • Events involving political purposes
  • More than one grant application per organisation per financial year (one Community Event Grant application is allowed as well)
  • Ongoing commitments to fund in future years

How to apply

  1. Read the grant criteria in the Small Grant Application Pack (PDF, linked from the page)
  2. Contact the Town Council to discuss the project before applying (strongly advised)
  3. Complete every section of the application form in the pack, choosing one grant category
  4. Email the form and supporting documents to victoria.morris-birrell@haywardsheath.gov.uk, or post them to Haywards Heath Town Council, Town Hall, 40 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BA, before the deadline

The Council's Policy and Finance Committee decides. Grants are paid only into the group's own bank account, and a written account of how the grant was used is requested 12 months after the award.

Have ready

  • Completed application form, including the organisation's bank details
  • Constitution, governing document or set of rules
  • Accounts for the last financial year (if active more than a year), or a full budget for the proposal (new organisations)
  • A clear budget breakdown for the project
  • A quotation for the costs (two quotations for capital projects)
  • For building works: proof of ownership or tenure of the site, and planning permission where needed
  • Safeguarding policy or procedure

The pack also asks for the annual report or independently examined accounts for revenue projects, where available.

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