Please read the Essential Information before applying.
Background
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority with the VS6 Partnership has launched the LCR Cares Community Wealth Building Fund to support community and voluntary organisations who are rebuilding the connection between the people and the places that create wealth locally. The aim of the fund is to provide Catalyst grants for capacity building for those locally owned community groups that are ready to take the next step- to try something new to contribute to local economic development.
Some examples (not exhaustive) of what the fund can consider:
Who can apply?
Registered charities and constituted voluntary, community and faith organisations who have been operating for at least 12 months. Priority will be given to smaller organisations where the capacity building support could make greatest longer term impact. The grants panel will also focus on the most disadvantaged wards in each Local Authority area.
How much is available?
Grants of up to £5000 with an opportunity for more funding if there is an exceptional idea. Please note that the total budget for this fund is £90,000 and we will be awarding grants in all six boroughs of the Liverpool City Region.
What cannot be funded?
How to apply?
Please visit the Community Foundation for Merseyside’s website - www.cfmerseyside.org.uk and complete an online application form. Once you have submitted the online application you will need to send the documents listed below. You can attach the documents to your online application, or email them to applications@cflm.org.uk
Documents which need to be included with your application:
1. A copy of your governing document*
2. A copy of your latest annual accounts or income/expenditure document
3. A copy of a recent bank statement for your group (dated within the last 3 months)
4. A list of your Trustees/Directors/Management Committee members*
5. A copy of your current Safeguarding Policy*. All applicants must ensure that they hold relevant policies and procedures in place to undertake activities, such as Criminal Records Bureau checks and/or a health and safety policy, depending on proposed activity. If unsure, we recommend taking advice from your local CVS/infrastructure organisation.
Closing date
Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 5pm
Evaluation
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate how project outcomes have been met and explain what tools and methods used to gather that information. The monitoring form will be provided with grant offers and grantees are expected to collect data on the progress of their beneficiaries during the period of the grant, share feedback and provide a short case study to help us review and share the success of the grant programme.
What happens next?
Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility. You may be contacted for more information after applying and a decision making panel will make recommendations based on the fund’s criteria and the budget available. We expect decisions to be made in early May 2022.
Community Foundation for Merseyside
Third Floor, Stanley Building, 43 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN
Email: applications@cflm.org.uk Tel: 0330 440 4900
