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Broxtowe Borough Council

Grant Aid for Voluntary Organisations and Individuals Involved in Sport and the Arts

Broxtowe Borough Council's grant aid for voluntary and community organisations with a base or strong presence in the borough, plus small grants to talented amateur sports people and artists. Revenue grants to community groups, playgroups, senior citizens' groups and sports clubs are up to £250 a year under delegated authority, with more possible for work with disadvantaged people. Capital grants are exceptional and normally cover 25% or 50% of a project. Individuals of national or international standard typically receive £100.

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You could get
Up to £250
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Voluntary and community organisations and charitable bodies, and national charities, with a base or strong presence in Broxtowe, such as Age Concern groups, caring organisations, Citizens Advice, community and residents' associations, conservation and environmental groups, playgroups and parent and toddler groups, senior citizens' groups, sports clubs, uniformed and youth groups and volunteer bureaux
  • Organisations should be non-profit making with a constitution or rules, open to all regardless of race, creed, sex or political affiliation, provide services complementary to the Council's, benefit an identifiable number of Borough residents, and supply their latest accounts (audited, preferably independently; by a member of a recognised accountancy body for grants of £3,000 or more a year)
  • Individuals must be Borough residents who are talented amateurs in sport or the arts whose excellence is of national or international significance; sports people should normally have reached at least regional standard

What it funds

  • Revenue grants to assist with day-to-day running costs incurred in providing services to local residents
  • Capital grants, in exceptional circumstances, towards one-off planned capital expenditure on buildings or items of equipment, normally covering part of the cost (typically 25% or 50%)
  • Grants to individuals who are talented amateurs, to participate in a national or international event or to achieve that status

revenue grants to Community and Residents Associations, Pre-School Playgroups/Parent and Toddler Groups, Senior Citizens Groups/OAP Welfare Organisations, Sports Clubs and other groups have a maximum annual grant of £250 under delegated authority; additional funding may be available for groups addressing the needs of disadvantaged sections of the community, decided by Cabinet/committee. Individual grants are typically £100, with possibly a further £100 for a recognised international competition outside the UK.

What it will not fund

  • Political groups or projects that promote political beliefs
  • Religious groups or activities promoting religious beliefs
  • Animal welfare charities
  • National organisations based outside the borough, unless a strong link with the Borough can be demonstrated
  • Projects that have already taken place or expenditure already committed (not normally)
  • Organisations whose sole source of income would be the Council's grant

religious/belief based groups may be considered for projects of wider community benefit that do not promote religion, such as repairs to community facilities. Funding is normally for a single year only.

How to apply

  1. Download the application form for voluntary organisations or for individuals
  2. Email the completed form and supporting documents to grantaid@broxtowe.gov.uk, or post it to the address on the form
  3. You receive a written acknowledgement; the council contacts you if it needs more information
  4. Applications within delegated limits are decided by the Chief Officer; others go to a programmed Cabinet/committee meeting and you are told the decision in writing

capital grants are only paid on submission of paid invoices.

Have ready

  • Completed application form
  • Latest set of financial accounts
  • Constitution or set of rules
  • Three estimates for capital projects (the policy asks for at least two quotations)

for building works, details of planning and other permissions secured.

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