Our Grants
Hull CVS manage various grants to support local organisations in receiving the funding needed to make an even greater difference within local communities.
If you are looking at how you could support local communities, we also support local business and initiatives who want to offer funding to the community by way of a grants programme.
Hull CVS Starter Grants
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Funded by a donation from The Sir James Reckitt Charity, Starter Grants are intended to help new groups get established; and provide small grants of between £150 and £200 to small voluntary run groups to pay for the things that they need to help them get off the ground.
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One-off grants of up to £150 are available for small relatively new groups, and repeat (annual) grants of up to £200 are available for tiny self-help groups.
Groups may use a Starter Grants to pay towards the running costs of the group, purchase materials for activities, replace books and other resources, or contribute towards other costs.
Introduction
Hull CVS administers this small grants scheme funded by the Sir James Reckitt Charity via two types of grants:
- One-off Grants of up to £150 are available for small, relatively new groups; and Repeat (annual) grants of up to £200 are available to tiny self-help type groups.
Who can apply for a Starter Grant?
- Small self help-help groups (for example, but not restricted to; neighbourhood networks, BME groups, local health and wellbeing groups) that find it difficult to access funding can apply each year.
- Genuinely autonomous groups that are just getting themselves off the ground can apply.
- Three or more people who want to try to set up a new group can apply to have a room paid for, or some publicity printed to get their group off the ground.
Who can’t apply for a Starter Grant?
- Groups cannot apply for anything that is about promotion of religion or to run activities that are war-like, or for anything that is political.
- Groups that have already received funding from the Sir James Reckitt charity in the same financial year cannot apply.
- Groups that have an annual income of more than £2000 in the last financial year (whether from grants, donations, or fundraising activities) cannot apply.
- Development Workers cannot apply on behalf of groups they are helping, although they can give support to groups to help them to apply.
- Groups cannot apply for something for an individual.
What can a Starter Grant be used for?
Starter Grants are intended to help new groups get established; a grant can be used to pay for whatever a small group needs to get itself off the ground.
That might include things like – booking a room, printing posters or newsletters to encourage new members, paying for stamps and phone calls, paying bus fares or mileage allowance for volunteers and committee members (enabling them to do what is necessary to get the groups going), or buying resources to start running activities.
Do we need to have a Constitution?
We will need to see a copy of your governing document or a set of rules if your group has them. If your group has not adopted a Constitution (or similar document) and it does not have a set of rules don’t worry, you may still be able to apply for a Starter Grant. If your group is very new, you might need a Starter Grant to pay for things while you work up to the point where you adopt a Constitution.
We recognise that small self-help groups are often very informal and do not always have a Constitution. We also understand that this often means that it can be very difficult to access other grant funding. We are keen to support these types of groups and we help you with writing your Constitution or set of rules.
What about a bank account?
Your group will need to have a club or society account in the name of the group, which requires two signatures on a cheque or to draw money out of the bank. If your group does not have a club or society account and your application for a grant is successful we will contact you to discuss the grant payment.
We will need to see a copy of your group annual accounts, if you have them prepared. If your group needs help preparing annual accounts, Hull CVS can help you with this. You will need them in the future if your group is going to apply for grants from other funders.
If your group does not have annual accounts we may ask to see a copy of a recent bank statement in the name of the group. However if your group is so new, and you are unsure whether the group will actually get going, and hasn’t opened a bank account yet, Hull CVS can pay for purchases and resources on your behalf up to the value of the grant awarded.
NB: in this case, you must wait to hear if your application for a grant has been successful, and we have contacted you to make the arrangements, before you book your room or order your printing. Invoices will need to be made payable to Hull CVS. Please also note we cannot reimburse an individual for money they have already paid on your behalf.
We find that many groups that are successful which do not have a group bank account at the time of applying for a grant often use the grant payment to open an account in the name of the group.
The Application
Complete the online Application Form. Once you have completed the form remember to click the submit button at the end of the form.
We will contact you within 5 working days to advise you that we have received your application. Eligible applications are considered by Hull CVS and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.
If your application is successful, you will be asked to call into our offices on Beverley Road to verify the identity of two of your committee members and also sign a grant agreement before we can send you your grant payment.
We will contact you after a year to find out how your group is doing and how you used your Starter Grant. You will be required to complete an end of grant report.
If your application is unsuccessful you will be told why and offered information about other grants that your group may be eligible to apply for.
What can we do if we think the decision was unfair?
If you are unhappy with the decision regarding your application for a grant, and you think it was not given fair consideration, you must contact the Funding & Grants Officer at Hull CVS. Your reasons can be taken to the next meeting of Hull CVS Trustees who will make a final decision. If you are unhappy with any other aspect of the way your application is treated, you can complain in writing. Your complaint will be considered in line with Hull CVS Complaints Policy.
If you would like any further help or assistance to apply for grants for your group, or if you would like help to set your group, please get in touch with us.
Prior to completing the following application form, please read the guidance notes above.
For more information about previous applications, please view the Hull CVS Starter Grants and Bransholme Trust Fund Annual Report.
Bransholme Trust Fund
Funded by:
With donations from The Sir James Reckitt Charity and the Hull and East Riding Charitable Trust we provide grants of up to £500 to voluntary and community groups working on the Bransholme Estate in Hull.
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Voluntary and community groups working on Bransholme can apply for between £50 and £500 per year. Groups with an income of over £10,000 are eligible to apply for up to £1,500 per year (proof of this will be required) for three projects over that year. Sports groups are also able to apply for rolling funding up to £500 to cover costs for a period of up to 3 years. This will be released annually subject to completion of an annual evaluation.
To be considered for the Bransholme Trust Fund groups are required to have a governing document or a set of rules and a bank account in the name of the group. If you don’t have a constitution or a group bank account then the Sector Connect Hull Team can help via help@sectorconnecthull.org.uk.
Introduction
Hull CVS are pleased to work in partnership with The Sir James Reckitt Charity and the Hull and East Riding Charitable Trust, to offer grants of up to £1,500 charities and voluntary and community groups that run projects which improves the lives of people living on Bransholme.
We expect that activities funded through the Bransholme Trust will encourage people to become involved in their local communities, have a better quality of life, enable people of all ages to develop new skills and encourage people to become more active.
Grants can be used to pay for things that a group needs to run its activities; this might include equipment that your group needs to do its work, an activity or event, pay for room hire, stationery postage etc.
Groups can apply for funding from the Bransholme Trust every financial year if required (1st April‐31st March).
Who can apply for a grant from The Bransholme Trust?
Charitable and not for profit voluntary and community and faith groups societies, community associations and clubs can apply for a grant from the Bransholme Trust each year for activities that they do with the people of Bransholme.
Faith organisations can apply providing the activities for which they are seeking funding does not promote religion.
Who can’t apply for a Grant from the Bransholme Trust?
Organisations and groups that cannot show that the project for which they are seeking funding benefits mostly Bransholme residents.
Groups cannot apply for anything that is about promotion of religion.
Groups whose main object is to benefit animals, or that run activities that are war‐like or for anything political.
Paid workers making applications on behalf of a group they support. For example Development Workers cannot apply on behalf of groups they are helping ‐ although they can give support to group to help them apply.
Groups cannot apply for something for an individual.
Individuals cannot apply for something for themselves.
How much can we ask for?
You can ask for between £50 and £500 per year.
Groups with an income of over £10,000 are eligible to apply for up to £1,500 per year (proof of this will be required) for three projects over that year.
Sports groups are also able to apply for rolling funding to cover costs for a period of up to 3 years. This will be released annually subject to completion of an annual evaluation.
What can a grant from the Bransholme Trust Pay for?
You can ask for a grant to pay for the things you need to run your activities which benefit people living on Bransholme.
That might include things like ‐ equipment that your group needs to do its work, an activity or event, a day trip (but only if you can show how they will benefit people e.g. as a learning opportunity, or a healthy activity), routine bills to keep your group running (e.g. booking a room, printing posters or newsletters, purchasing stamps and paying for phone calls, paying bus fares or mileage allowance for volunteers and committee members, or buying resources to run your group activities).
You can also use a grant of up to £500 from the Bransholme Trust to use towards the cost of something big that costs more than £500, but you will need to find the rest of the money from somewhere else.
Do we need to have a Constitution?
We will need to see a copy of your governing document or a set of rules if your group has them.
If your group has not adopted a Constitution (or similar document) and it does not have a set of rules don’t worry, you may still be able to apply for the Bransholme Trust Fund. If your group is very new, you might need a Starter Grant to pay for things while you work up to the point where you adopt a Constitution.
We recognise that small self‐help groups are often very informal and do not always have a Constitution. We also understand that this often means that it can be very difficult to access other grant funding; Starter Grants is keen to support these types of groups.
Hull CVS can also help you with writing your Constitution or set of rules.
What about a bank account?
Your group will need to have a club or society account in the name of the group, which requires two signatures on a cheque or to draw money out of the bank. If your group does not have a club or society account and your application for a grant is successful we will contact you to discuss the grant payment.
We will need to see a copy of your group annual accounts, if you have them prepared. If your group needs help preparing annual accounts, Hull CVS can help you with this. You will need them in the future if your group is going to apply for grants from other funders.
If your group does not have annual accounts we may ask to see a copy of a recent bank statement in the name of the group.
The Application
You should make your application by the last week of January, June or October.
Complete the online Application Form. Once you have completed the form remember to click the submit button at the end of the form.
What happens once we have completed our application?
We will contact you within 5 working days to advise you that we have received your application.
Eligible applications are considered by an independent Grants Panel which is made up of people who live or work on Bransholme and know the local area. You will be told the outcome of your application within one week of the panel meeting which is usually held in the first two weeks of February, July or November.
If your application is successful, you will be asked to call into our offices on Beverley Road to verify the identity of two of your committee members and also sign a grant agreement before we can send you your grant payment.
Once you have received your grant you will also be asked to sign a grant receipt.
We will contact you after a year to find out how your group is doing and how you used your grant from the Bransholme Trust. You must send us information about how you used your grant.
If your application is unsuccessful you will be told why and offered information about other grants that your group may be eligible to apply for.
Any personal details which you give us as part of this application process are solely for the purpose of administering the Bransholme Trust and our accounting; unless you agreed to receive other mailings from Hull CVS.
What can we do if we think the decision was unfair?
If you are unhappy with the decision regarding your application for a grant, and you think it was not given fair consideration, you must contact the Funding and Grants Officer at Hull CVS. Your reasons can be taken to the next meeting of Hull CVS Trustees who will make a final decision. If you are unhappy with any other aspect of the way your application is treated, you can complain in writing. Your complaint will be considered in line with Hull CVS Complaints Policy.
If you would like any further help or assistance to apply for grants for your group, or if you would like help to set your group, please get in touch with us.
Prior to completing the following application form, please read the guidance notes above.
For more information about previous applications, please view the Hull CVS Starter Grants and Bransholme Trust Fund Annual Report.
Yorkshire Energy Park Community Fund
Funded by:
Hull CVS is pleased to work in partnership with Yorkshire Energy Park, to offer grants of up to £5,000 to charities, voluntary and community groups, business partnerships and other not for profit organisations based or delivering activity in the East Riding of Yorkshire – specifically the South West Holderness Ward.
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The Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) Community Fund will consider supporting projects which:
- Help promote greener living and/or create better environments i.e. community/business hanging basket schemes, litter picking support, an upcycling fayre, nature trails & more.
- Inspire people to learn and/or undertake training i.e. free local training workshops for residents, cooking classes, advice drop-ins, intergenerational projects & more.
- Improve the local community i.e. community events, mini themed festivals, support for sports teams, tackling isolation and loneliness, encouraging volunteering & more.
Grants can be used to pay for items required to deliver the identified project, activity or event.
Who can apply for a grant from the Yorkshire Energy Park Community Fund?
The YEP Community Fund will consider applications from organisations and groups that are based in the South West Holderness Ward area (Hedon, Preston, Thorngumbald and Paull) or delivering activity that predominantly serves the residents and communities in this geographical area.
These could include:
- Registered Charities
- Charitable Businesses (Community Interest Companies)
- Not for profit voluntary and community groups
- Faith groups*
- Community associations
- School Friends of Groups
- Sports clubs
- Shop and Business Watch Partnerships.
*Faith organisations can apply providing the activities for which they are seeking funding does not promote religion.
How much can we ask for?
You can ask for a YEP Community Fund grant of between £500 and £5,000.
What can a grant from the YEP Community Fund pay for?
The grants can be used to pay for the things you need to run your project, activity or event.
That might include things like:
- Equipment that your group needs to do its work
- An activity or event
- Sponsorship of kits
- Routine bills to keep your group running e.g. venue
- Contribution to staff costs
- Paying travel fares or mileage allowance for volunteers
- Buying resources to run your project, activity or event
The grant can also be used towards securing suitable match funding, but you need to prove you have the additional funding in place and/or agreed prior to the YEP Community Fund grant being paid.
What do you need to apply?
A constitution or governing documents
We will need to see a copy of your governing document or a set of rules if your group has them. This allows us to check you are in a suitable position to manage the grant and deliver the project, activity or event that you are proposing.
We recognise that small self-help groups are often very informal and do not always have a Constitution. We also understand that this often means that it can be very difficult to access other grant funding; we are keen to support these types of groups.
If you need help with developing your constitution or set of rules then Hull CVS and our partners in East Yorkshire can help. To request support email enquiries@hull-cvs.co.uk or call 01482 324474.
A bank account
Your organisation will need to have a bank account in the name of the organisation/ group, which requires two signatures on a cheque or to draw money out of the bank.
If your group does not have an account of this nature and your application for a grant is successful, we will contact you to discuss the grant payment options.
Annual accounts
We will need to see a copy of your group annual accounts, if you have them prepared.
If your group needs help preparing annual accounts, Hull CVS and our partners in East Yorkshire can help. You will need them in the future if your group is going to apply for grants from other funders. To request support email enquiries@hull-cvs.co.uk or call 01482 324474.
If your group does not have annual accounts we may ask to see a copy of a recent bank statement in the name of the group.
Application Process
The YEP Community Fund will have a total funding pot of £20,000 per year. An initial funding round will be open from 30th March 2023 and will close on 30th April 2023.
Additional rounds will open later in the year subject to funds still being available.
To apply complete the online Application Form. Once you have completed the form remember to click the submit button at the end of the form.
If you are unable to apply on-line contact the Funding and Grants Officer via enquiries@hull-cvs.co.uk or call 01482 324474.
What happens once you have completed our application?
We will contact you within 10 working days to advise you that we have received your application.
Eligible applications are considered by the YEP Community Grants Panel which is made up of representatives from the South West Holderness Ward or involved with the YEP.
You will be told the outcome of your application within one week of the panel meeting which will usually be held two weeks after the application deadline.
If your application is successful, you will be asked to verify the identity of two of your committee members and also sign a grant agreement, before we can send you your grant payment.
The grant agreement will include monitoring arrangements and agreeing to work with YEP and Hull CVS on maximising marketing opportunities linked to the grant.
Once you have received your grant you will also be asked to sign a grant receipt.
Once you have completed the project, activity or event you will be asked to complete a brief report outlining how you used the YEP Community Fund grant. Failure to do so could result in a request to repay the grant.
If your application is unsuccessful you will be told why and offered information about other grants that your group may be eligible to apply for.
Any personal details which you give us as part of this application process are solely for the purpose of administering the YEP Community Fund and our accounting; unless you ask to receive other mailings from Hull CVS.
Who can’t apply for a Grant from the YEP Community Fund?
Organisations and groups that cannot show that their project, activity or event delivers at least one of the following aims:
- Help promote greener living and/or create better environments;
- Inspire people to learn and/or undertake training; and
- Projects that improve the local community.
Organisations and groups that are not based in or delivering activity that predominantly serves the residents and communities in the South West Holderness Ward area.
Organisations and groups without constitutions in place. If you don’t have these in place Hull CVS and our East Riding of Yorkshire partners can help, as well as providing support around wider governance for free as part of the application process.
Organisations and groups cannot apply for anything that is about promotion of religion or fund activities that are war-like or for anything political.
Applications cannot be made on behalf of a group by paid workers they support. For example; Development Workers cannot apply on behalf of groups but can give support to them during the application process.
Groups cannot apply for something for an individual and individuals cannot apply for something for themselves.
What can we do if we think the decision was unfair?
If you are unhappy with the decision regarding your application for a grant, and you think it was not given fair consideration, you must contact the Funding and Grants Officer via enquiries@hull-cvs.co.uk or call 01482 324474.
Your reasons can be discussed at a remote panel meeting who will make a final decision.
If you are unhappy with any other aspect of the way your application is treated, you can complain in writing. Your complaint will be considered in line with Hull CVS Complaints Policy.
If you would like any further help or assistance to apply for grants for your group, or if you would like help to set your group, please get in touch with us via enquiries@hull-cvs.co.uk or call 01482 324474.
Prior to completing our online application form, please read the guidance notes above.
Enquiries
For further information about our Grants, please contact our dedicated Funding and Grants Officer via 01482 324474 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9am and 4pm.
Alternatively, please complete the contact form below and our dedicated Funding and Grants Officer will be in touch.