Scamblesby Parish Council Donations Policy
When setting the budget each year the Council will decide how much it wishes to set aside to use for grants
All requests for a grant must be made in writing to the Town Clerk using the attached form.
Grants will only be awarded to local organisations, or to national organisations whose services offer a benefit to the residents of Scamblesby. An eligible organisation is one that is:
- Formally constituted as a registered charity or has charitable status;
- Or one that is not formally constituted as a charity or has charitable status but operates on a not ‘for profit’ basis. The meaning of “not for profit” in this policy is that no member of the organisation benefits financially from the operation of the organisation.
- Grants will not be awarded to individuals. The Council may request formal proof of eligibility.
Grants will not be awarded towards day to day running costs, and the project must be sustainable without continuous funding from the Parish Council. The application should provide clear details of what the proposed funding will be used for itemising, where applicable, services to be provided or equipment to be purchased along with costs such that the Council can determine the exact proposed use of the applied for funds.
Grant applications must be submitted in advance of the funds being required. Deadlines for applying for a grant will be 30th November.
Decisions on grants will be made by the Parish Council, or delegated to a committee for a decision.