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The Moray Council

Common Good Fund Grants (Moray)

Grants from the Common Good Funds of eight former royal burghs in Moray - Buckie, Cullen, Dufftown, Elgin, Findochty, Forres, Keith and Portknockie - for purposes that benefit the burgh's community, such as donations to local philanthropic institutions, street decorations and memorials. Councillors decide each application on its merits, using 'reasonable judgement' for the benefit of the community. One application form covers all eight funds; groups say which fund they are applying to. Lossiemouth's fund has no income to give.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Amount not specified
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Groups benefiting the community of one of the burghs with a Common Good Fund in Moray: Buckie, Cullen, Dufftown, Elgin, Findochty, Forres, Keith and Portknockie (Lossiemouth's fund has no disbursable income)
  • The application form asks whether you are a registered charity (with Scottish charity number), a voluntary group with or without a constitution, or another type of group, and requires your most recent audited accounts
  • Each application is considered on its own merits by elected councillors, who must judge it reasonable and for the benefit of the community

What it funds

Expenditure for the benefit of the community of the old burgh, which can include:

  • Civic ceremonials and hospitality provided it is reasonable
  • Maintenance of public parks where they form part of the Common Good
  • Donations to local philanthropic institutions
  • Erection of memorial or ornamental statues and meeting the costs of maintenance
  • Street decorations within the old Burgh

How to apply

  1. Download the Common Good Grant Application Form (PDF or Word) and circle the burgh fund you are applying to
  2. Describe your group, how much you need and what for, how many people will benefit, other fundraising and funding applied for, and your latest accounts
  3. Send the form with a copy of your most recent audited accounts to Accountancy, Moray Council HQ, High Street, Elgin IV30 1BX
  4. Elected councillors consider the application and may contact you about it

if the purchase or event does not go ahead, repayment of the full amount will be requested.

Have ready

  • Completed Common Good Grant Application Form
  • A copy of your most recent audited accounts

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