Who can apply for ward committee funding

To apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation, such as a:

• community or voluntary group
• registered charity
• not-for-profit business (such as a community interest company or social enterprise) 
• council department (if you are applying for a project to provide additional services beyond what you normally provide) 
• public sector body (if you are applying for a project to provide additional services beyond what you normally provide)    

Organisations must have:

• an elected management committee that meets on a regular basis, or general meetings held on a regular basis
• a document describing how they are governed (for example, a constitution or memorandum and articles of association)
• an equal opportunities statement or an equalities and diversity policy (this may be contained within a governing document)
• their own bank account with at least two unrelated signatories, who do not live at the same address
• systems enabling them to manage their finances (for example, keeping accurate records and making sure accounts are examined or audited, depending on the nature and size of the organisation)
• practices and procedures for any paid employers and volunteers which conform to legislation on employment, health and safety, racial and sexual discrimination, disability discrimination and age discrimination
• if relevant, procedures on how they safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults - this includes appropriately training and vetting paid staff and volunteers working with vulnerable adults, children, and/or young people
• sufficient insurance cover in place for all relevant risks – for example, theft, fire, employer’s and public liability and third party damages.