Applying for a grant

Barrow Community Trust Grants

Easy-to-access grants for small projects and groups

Funded by the Heart of Barrow initiative

£4,609 available this year

Who can apply?

* groups in these wards:

o Barrow Island
o Central
o Hindpool
o Ormsgill
o Risedale

For other wards please also look at details of the similar Cumbria Communities Fund programme available throughout Barrow Borough.

* groups with an annual income up to £25,000 in the last financial year
* the Trust will favour new and small groups

Last year we gave 4 grants for an average of £925 and approved 25% of applications

Examples of activities supported

* music promotion
* swimming coaching
* equipment for young people's groups
* tents for Guides' groups

but can support a wide range of activities for small and new groups

If you are interested, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money page.

We will not fund

* computers
* expeditions
* individuals
* non-charitable sports or arts
* outings except in special circumstances
* photocopiers
* promotion of religious doctrine
* revenue costs
* vehicle purchase costs

How much can you apply for?

* maximum will normally be £1,000
* projects should cost no more than £25,000

We also administer a number of small funds using the same criteria and will automatically consider appropriate applications

If you would like to know more about this fund please contact David Andrews (Tel 01900 820828/825760 Fax 01900 826527)

Download the Barrow Application Form and save it to your computer

 

updated 02.04.2008