Grant aid
Voluntary organisations based in the borough of Hertsmere or operating for the benefit of residents in the borough can apply for grant aid.
Hertsmere Borough Council offers small-scale financial support (maximum of £3,000) to local voluntary groups and organisations to help them in providing a range of community services to the residents of Hertsmere.
Our aim is to help a cross-section of the community and to consider each application fairly and openly.
The community grant scheme has reopened for applications. The deadline for applications is 21 September 2012. The applications will be considered in October 2012.
Core Principles
It is expected that the principles of organisations in receipt of funding will achieve one or more of the council's corporate priorities:
- Safer Communities (for example: provide diversionary activities for young people to prevent anti-social behaviour, improve personal safety, or reduce the fear of crime)
- Quality Environments (for examplre: protect the local environment)
- Healthy, thriving communities (for example: promote personal fitness and healthy eating, improve access to the heritage of the community)
- Economic wellbeing (for example: provide training opportunities, support opportunities for voluntary work that leads to paid work, or provide community learning projects)
- Decent homes (for example: work to reduce homelessness, promote energy efficiency in homes)
Priority will be given to those voluntary and community sector organisations that are based in or around Hertsmere and delivering activities or services to the people of Hertsmere. At least 50% of the organisations' members / clients / users must live or work in the Borough of Hertsmere.
Organisations must be committed to Equal Opportunities, as laid down in the Equality Act 2012.
Who can apply?
Any properly constituted group, club or organisation, which is based in, or operates for the benefit of the residents of Hertsmere.
- All applicants must have either charitable, voluntary or not-for-profit status.
- All applicants must have a bank account that requires at least two signatories.
Who cannot apply?
- Individuals.
- Profit-making organisations/groups.
- Statutory bodies/other public bodies.
- Faith groups whose sole purpose is promoting or benefiting a belief or group of believers.
What you can apply for?
- “One-off” community grants for a specific project or purchase up to a maximum of £3,000.
- A community grant can be given to help with a variety of things such us:
- The purchase of equipment (e.g. computers, sport equipment, craft material etc.).
- Upgrading existing facilities.
- Training costs.
- Production of marketing information.
- Start up costs for new initiatives/projects.
- Research costs.
- Hire of venue for performances.
Organisations must identify a specific need, not requiring ongoing financial support from the council.
The application should be supported by estimates for the project where appropriate, or a price list for items of equipment.
What you cannot apply for?
You cannot apply for ongoing revenue expenditure, for examples:
- Day to day running costs, e.g. rent costs, gas and electricity bills.
- Staff wages.
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Insurance costs
If your request is rejected it will be for one of the following reasons:
- The application did not adequately address one or more of the council’s objectives (please see question 7).
- Insufficient need was demonstrated.
- Insufficient information was provided.
- The application was invalid, for example applicant is a profit-making organisation.
Where do I get an application form?
You can complete the application form online, or download 
a copy or use Word and download the guidance notes or call 020 8207 7801 and a form and guidance notes will be posted to you.
If you are unable to submit all your supporting documents on line, please send them to:
Partnerships and Community Engagement Unit
Hertsmere Borough Council
Civic Offices
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1WA
For any further information or please call 020 8207 7801 or email pam.cousins@hertsmere.gov.uk
What has been funded?