Small grant scheme

Purpose of scheme

Each year Hathern Parish Council allocates a small sum of money to assist local groups to undertake projects or activities of benefit to the community of Hathern. The grant can be used for a number of purposes including community activities, environmental work, provision of community facilities and recreational events or activities.

Who can apply?

Local groups and organisations are eligible to apply providing the money is to be used for the benefit of the village and its inhabitants. Established groups will be required to provide details of their bank account, a recent bank statement and a copy of their most recent accounts. New groups or those without a bank account are invited to apply but funding will be issued only upon satisfactory completion of the work or activity for which the grant has been offered.

Those not eligible for a grant

The following are not eligible for a grant:

• Profit making organisations.
• Individuals requesting funding for personal benefit (this includes sponsorship for charitable purposes, travel grants and educational purposes).
• Church groups requesting funding for activities of benefit to members only or to promote religious activities (applications for church repairs are eligible).
• Schools.
• For purposes that are the responsibility of statutory agencies.

Grant limits

Under normal circumstances the group or organisation will be expected to raise at least 25% of the total cost from other sources. Because the grant available is extremely limited a maximum of £250 per application will normally apply. If the Council considers that there are exceptional circumstances then it can decide to exceed these limits. Only one grant will be given to any group or organisation, or for any particular purpose, in any financial year (1st April to 31st March)

How to apply

Application forms can be obtained from:

The Clerk to Hathern Parish Council
10 St. Peter's Avenue
Hathern
Loughborough
LE12 5JL.

Completed forms together with required documentation, including quotations where appropriate, should be returned by the 1st May or the 1st November. The Council may request additional information in order to consider applications and will, if requested, provide details of alternative sources of funding or funding advice.

Expectation of the applicant

The successful applicant will be required to agree to the following conditions:

• To keep the Council informed of progress with the work or activity and to notify it if there are any problems achieving agreed objectives.
• To complete the work or activity for which a grant has been given within six months, unless agreed with the Council that an extension will be allowed.
• To confirm that the money has been spent in accordance with the grant application.
• To repay any unspent grant within eight months of the grant being made.
• To acknowledge the Councils assistance in publicity produced by the group in relation to the work or activity receiving funding.
• To agree to the Council publicising details of the grant.