Applying for a grant
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Regardless of how much money we have in the bank, the amount available to donate is by definition limited. The total that could be requested for various projects and to support individuals with Parkinson’s is unlimited. It is one of the key responsibilities of the Board of Trustees to manage the funds of the charity in a responsible manner.
It would not be appropriate or possible for us simply to respond to every request that came in until all our reserves were used up. We do have to balance money in with money out and try to ensure that every grant we make will be put to the best use and as far as possible will be used directly for the benefit of people with Parkinson’s.
The best thing to do if you’re considering an application is to have an initial conversation with Ray. You can contact him through the website: parkinsonsequip.org.uk or by ringing him directly on (01457) 512343. That will never be a conversation in which a decision is made but it may be helpful to give you a clue as to the likelihood of your bid being successful. If you do go ahead with a bid, it is quite in order to ask for help from the trustees in completing your application.
We do not have a form as such, although we may develop one in the near future. What we need to know are: who you are, in as much detail as you can give; what you want the money for, again in considerable detail - in other words, not just to run a group but how many PwP you hope will attend, what will they be doing, what are the risks and issues that have to be considered and finally and very importantly who is going to benefit and how. Depending on the detail of the project, there may need to be discussion about feedback to the board to clarify how things are developing. Occasionally the board decide to award a grant on a quarterly basis subject to some agreed conditions.
Ideally, an application letter covering this material will be not more than two sides of A4 in length. Again do feel free to liaise with a trustee.
Once your application is received it will be considered no later than the next full meeting of the Board. These are held about four times a year. However the board does have other ways of communicating and it may well be that consideration can be given to your application sooner than that meeting and an answer got back to you in a much faster timescale.
Once the board has made a decision you’ll be notified in writing/email and if successful, arrangements for payment can be made with the treasurer. If your bid has not been successful the board will provide an explanation of their thinking. There is no appeals procedure, but an unsuccessful bid in no way precludes a person from applying again.
Regardless of how much money we have in the bank, the amount available to donate is by definition limited. The total that could be requested for various projects and to support individuals with Parkinson’s is unlimited. It is one of the key responsibilities of the Board of Trustees to manage the funds of the charity in a responsible manner.
It would not be appropriate or possible for us simply to respond to every request that came in until all our reserves were used up. We do have to balance money in with money out and try to ensure that every grant we make will be put to the best use and as far as possible will be used directly for the benefit of people with Parkinson’s.
The best thing to do if you’re considering an application is to have an initial conversation with Ray. You can contact him through the website: parkinsonsequip.org.uk or by ringing him directly on (01457) 512343. That will never be a conversation in which a decision is made but it may be helpful to give you a clue as to the likelihood of your bid being successful. If you do go ahead with a bid, it is quite in order to ask for help from the trustees in completing your application.
We do not have a form as such, although we may develop one in the near future. What we need to know are: who you are, in as much detail as you can give; what you want the money for, again in considerable detail - in other words, not just to run a group but how many PwP you hope will attend, what will they be doing, what are the risks and issues that have to be considered and finally and very importantly who is going to benefit and how. Depending on the detail of the project, there may need to be discussion about feedback to the board to clarify how things are developing. Occasionally the board decide to award a grant on a quarterly basis subject to some agreed conditions.
Ideally, an application letter covering this material will be not more than two sides of A4 in length. Again do feel free to liaise with a trustee.
Once your application is received it will be considered no later than the next full meeting of the Board. These are held about four times a year. However the board does have other ways of communicating and it may well be that consideration can be given to your application sooner than that meeting and an answer got back to you in a much faster timescale.
Once the board has made a decision you’ll be notified in writing/email and if successful, arrangements for payment can be made with the treasurer. If your bid has not been successful the board will provide an explanation of their thinking. There is no appeals procedure, but an unsuccessful bid in no way precludes a person from applying again.