The Small Fund grant pot is open again!
Fund Close date: 31st March 2025/once the grant pot has been distributed – whichever is earliest.
Application process: Return a completed application form (see below) to robwicke@radstockwestfield.org.uk The Radstock & Westfield Big Local will consider it and respond within a month. Please note that we are not obliged to fund your application.
What Big Local funding cannot be used for, including: the costs of putting together your proposal; activities that happen or start before the grant is confirmed; expenses you commit to before Big Local confirms the grant; salaries of existing staff for activities they undertake as part of their normal employment that are not related to the project; political activities, as defined by the Charity Commission; religious activities, which includes the practice of religion or activities that actively promote religion or particular belief systems (or indeed the lack of belief); projects or activities which the state has a legal obligation to provide; VAT you can recover; general running costs not associated with the delivery of the project.
The Radstock and Westfield Big Local money must be invested to benefit residents within the Radstock and Westfield Ward boundaries (see map below).
THE THEME IS RESILIENCE
Resilience, in its broadest sense, is the ability to recover from or adapt to threats or disturbances. In the context of the Small Fund, this could be something that brings people together and improves people’s health such as organised walks, exercise sessions in the park, play sessions in the woods, helps people get to services, front garden displays, food projects. It could also include finding ways to get more people involved in your community so you can share responsibility wider and forge more links with your neighbours.
Individuals: Access up to £250 for your community idea. If you are successful, we may purchase the items directly on your behalf.
Application form for Individuals
Small Community Groups: Access up to £1,000 for your community idea. If successful… If you are constituted with your own bank account, we will transfer the funds to you. If you are not constituted, we will help you to become constituted before making the grant.
Application form for Small Community Groups
Local Incorporated Organisations: Access up to £1,000 for your community idea. Successful applicants will receive the funds into their organisation bank account.
Application form for Local Incorporated Organisation
