The Object of the Fund
The Object of the Fund is to support volunteer led not-for-profit projects that improve the lives of people living in Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby, North East Lincolnshire.
About the Fund
We aim to distribute £64,400 a year. Applicants can apply for up to £10,000 in any one year (see below) but can only be in receipt of one grant at any one time. Applications for up to £20,000 towards large capital projects may be considered with prior discussion. For further information, groups should contact Katie Littlewood at the Lincolnshire Community Foundation on 01529 305825 to have a chat.
Applicants may be constituted voluntary and community groups, registered charities, cooperatives, or social enterprises. Projects from Schools, Health or Social Service establishments, Churches and Parish Councils may also be considered where there is a clear benefit to the wider community. However, the fund is not meant to replace government or other statutory funding; in all cases therefore, the application must be for a project that is not eligible for central or local government funding or other statutory
funding. National or Regional organisations are unlikely to receive funding unless they have a local management committee and control over their own finances.
For example, an application to replace the heating in the church hall or to improve local play facilities would be considered. An application to cover the general maintenance costs of a school, church or parish building would not be accepted.
Fund Guidelines
Grants are available for practical projects that contribute to community cohesion, support young/older people, develop energy efficiency or environmental improvements or improve local community facilities.
Funding can be provided to cover running costs, building improvements, equipment, travel, venue hire, telephone, refreshments, volunteer costs/training etc. Activities must meet an identified need in the community.
Examples of Fundable Projects
- Community Cohesion: Intergenerational projects that bring the community together, community safety initiatives, arts, culture and heritage projects and facilities that improve wellbeing and help strengthen the community
- Young People: Provision of activities, facilities and opportunities for young people, workshops, diversionary activities, alternative curriculum provision, youth music, arts sessions, youth club provision etc.
- Community Facilities: Support for meeting places (community centres, village halls, playing fields, church halls)
- Energy efficiency: for community buildings, reduction in car use (bicycling, health walks), ground source energy schemes, rain harvesting, solar panels and cost-effective heating or lighting systems for community buildings
- Older People: Projects that help older people live independent lives, tackle isolation, loneliness, and support for people with dementia and their carers, activities that increase physical activity and improve wellbeing
About The Grants
- We aim to distribute around £64,000 per year
- Grants are for a maximum of £10,000 in any one year
- Applications for up to £20,000 towards large capital projects may be considered with prior discussion
- Closing dates are on 1 April and 1 October every year, although applications for up to £500 may be considered between Panels
- Decisions to be notified within six weeks of closing date
- All funds to be spent within a year of receipt, or as otherwise agreed.
What Can’t we fund?
- Party Political or predominantly religious activities
- Fabric or religious buildings (although facilities relating directly to the community, such as kitchen or toilet facilities may be considered)
- Individuals
- Statutory provision
- Animal welfare
- General contributions to large appeals
- Grant making bodies applying for funding to redistribute to others
- Retrospective expenditure or unsustainable deficits or loans
What supporting documentation do you need to apply?
- Constitution or set of rules
- A local management board or committee (names and addresses)
- A recent bank or building society account in the organisation’s name with at least two cheque signatories
- Up to date annual accounts or recent, annual income and expenditure account.
- Other relevant policies and procedures (vulnerable adults’ policy, equal opportunities)
- Lincolnshire Community Foundation will use details submitted internally for administration purposes. As some of the information may be classified as “personal data” it will be processed in accordance with the rights and obligations of the Data Protection Act 2018. Our privacy policy is available on the footer of our website – https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Process
The grant scheme is managed by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation (charity number 1196448), a grant making Trust. The Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund panel operates under the umbrella of the Foundation and is made up of local councillors, residents, and a representative from the Foundation. If you are not certain about your project’s eligibility for The Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund, please contact Katie Littlewood at the Foundation on 01529 305825 or katie@lincolnshirecf.co.uk to have a chat and for further guidance.