Supporting young people in education and recreation

Rand's Educational Foundation

Voluntary Organisations Application

PDF file image 100x100Grant application form for organisations

Notes on submissions

  • Applications should be submitted in January
  • The organisation must ordinarily be based in the villages of Ickleford, Holwell, Pirton or Stondon
  • The organisation must benefit young people under the age of 25 who reside within the catchment area specified above
  • The application form should be accompanied by supporting documentation explaining the project in more detail, including any other stakeholders and funding organisations.
  • The organisation should make a co-funding contribution of at least 25% of the total project costs.
  • The application should be for new resources and not ongoing costs or recuring costs or subscriptions etc.
  • Retrospective grants are not normally considered
  • Applicants should identify any other pending or approved applications for other sources of funding
  • Each application is considered on its own merits by a full meeting of the Trustees, usually in January or February each year
  • The level of funding is not guaranteed and depends upon the particulars of the application and the funds available at the time

Submission Date

  • Applications must be submitted at the beginning of January for consideration at the January/February meeting of the Trustees

Application Procedure

  1. Download the application form.
  2. Fill in all the relevant sections – this can be done electronically.
  3. Please provide a cover letter giving more detail on the application, especially if there are other elements you would like to raise – the more detail you provide will enable the Trustees to make an informed decision
  4. Sign and date the form – this can be done electronically.
  5. Completed forms and supporting evidence should e-mailed direct to the clerk using the email link at the top of the application form. Alternatively, you can print and post the form.
  6. Address and e-mail details can be found on the Contact Us page and there is an email link at the top of the application form.

What happens then?

  • All applications are reviewed by the Governing body to determine the validity of the application and agree the amount payable
  • Following this decision, a payment will be made to the organisation if applicable