Resident Group Start-up Grant Application Forum - Spectrum ...

Resident Group Start-up GrantAPPLICATION FORMWhen a new Residents’ Group has formed and has held its fi rst open meeting to establish a committeeand formally adopt a constitution, the group can register with Spectrum Housing Group (SHG). Afteryou have registered your group and received confi rmation that your group is ‘formally’ recognised,you can apply for a fi rst grant known as a Start-up Grant of £300.The grant can cover:•Items of stationery•Postage costs•Telephone costs•Publishing a newsletter•Hire of meeting space•Special requirements (eg childcare, translation)•Costs to cover carrying out your own surveys•Affi liation fees, ie fees that need to be paid to another organisation for joininge.g Local Tenant Federation•Refreshment costs•Travelling expenses (for attending meetings in other areas on behalf of theresidents’ group).• Promotional events to get more people involvedYou can only apply for a Start-up Grant once. If your Residents’ Group has been running for sometime and has a constitution and a committee, you can register with the Resident InvolvementOffi cer for the area each subsequent year and apply for a Residents’ Group Annual Grant of £250.Please return this form to your Resident Involvement Offi cer or contact them on 0800 783 7837 ifyou need help with this form.

1. Who should we contact in relation to this application?Name: ......................................................................................................Address: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Post Code ...................................Telephone number: ......................................................................................................Mobile: ......................................................................................................E-mail address: ......................................................................................................2. Details of applicant/sAre you applying on behalf of a Residents’Group? Yes No If yes, what is its name? ..................................................................What area does the group cover: ..................................................................Does the group have a constitution? Yes No If YES, please attach a copy.Does your group provide accounts? Yes No If YES, please attach a copy.(Applications from groups that do not produce accounts will still be considered.)3. About your community workPlease provide an outline of what the grant will pay for, why it is needed, how it willimprove things, and who will benefi t (continue in section 5 (additional information) ifnecessary). If you have extra expenses due to the area and communities your grouprepresents, please include details here.Examples of what your grant can be used for are listed on the fi rst page.

If your application is for part funding, please give details of other funding sources:If you receive a Start-up Grant, how will your group monitor how money is spent?4. About your group/associationHave you elected a committee whichincludes at least a chairperson, secretaryor treasurer? Yes No Have you opened a bank account in yourgroups name, with authorised signatories? Yes No Have you had an AGM where accountshave been presented? Yes No Do you keep records of the members ofyour group? Yes No If YES, please provide detailsIf NO, please provide details/please turn over

Please provide names and addresses of your committee members:NameAddressChairperson ........................................... .....................................................................Secretary ........................................... .....................................................................Treasurer ........................................... .....................................................................Other committeemembers................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5. Additional informationPlease use this space if you need it for your application, or continue on a separatesheet.6. DeclarationPlease read this declaration carefully.I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given in this application iscorrect. I am willing to answer any questions that may help with this application.Signed ........................................................................ Date ...........................................FOR OFFICE USE ONLYRef No: ............................................. Date received: .............................................Date acknowledged: ............................................. Date further info rec’d: .............................................APPROVED / NOT APPROVED If APPROVED: Amount of grant: £..............If NOT APPROVED: Reason: ..................................................................................................................................NeighbourhoodServices Mgrsignature:.............................................Date cheque sent/BACS sent: .............................................