Through the Community Grassroots Fund you can bid for any amount up to a maximum of £2,000.
Following customer feedback, we’ve made some changes to our application process and eligibility criteria, please make sure you read this carefully before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
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You must not have received funding from the community fund in the last 12 months.
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The project must be based entirely in Stockport and benefit Stockport Homes and SKylight customers or communities.
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The project must be of benefit to at least one of these groups: Young People, Digital Inclusion, Older People, Community Spirit, or Health & Wellbeing.
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You must be an unincorporated association (community group) within Stockport Metropolitan Borough with a turnover of less than £5,000 in the previous financial year.*
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Your organisation must have a set of annual accounts, unless you are a newly set-up group. Please inform us if this is the case.
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Your organisation must have a bank account open in the name of the group. You will need proof of the bank account in your group's name (e.g. a recent bank statement or letter).
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You will be required to complete an evaluation form of your completed project with evidence of how you spent the money (e.g. provide receipts). Failure to provide these will lead to the group being ineligible to apply for future funding.
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The project should be completed within 12 months of your funding being awarded. Your evaluation will be due within three calendar months once your project is complete.
*Please note, that we will accept applications from a Community Interest Company (CIC), Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), or registered Charity with a turnover of less than £150,000 in the previous financial year. However, priority will be given to grassroots organisations.
Before you start your application, please make sure you have a copy of your governing document. You will need to send this to us via email once you have completed your application.
Resources
Need some help getting started on your funding application? Find our Community Fund leaflet and useful tips on writing a compelling application below.
