How We Can Help

If you are a resident of Evesham help may be available for:

In addition:

Organisations and Groups

Grant applications may be considered from organisations that specifically support residents of the town of Evesham provided that the group’s activity fits within the governing scheme and aims of the Charity. The organisation does not have to be based in Evesham but must be able to provide evidence that Evesham residents are being assisted and that this local work forms a substantial part their purpose.

The Charity does not restrict the number of grants that an organisation can apply for but the Trustees cannot commit to repeat or renewal funding. Each request is judged on its merit at the time of application, having regard for the amount requested and what funds are available.

Every year the Trustees set a budget for organisation grants and the Charity regularly receives application requests in excess of this budget. Approval of an application can not therefore be assumed and the amount of grant awarded may be less than that requested if a number of equally deserving applications are received.

The Trustees will consider requests for both capital items and general expenditure, including project costs. The application should detail what other funds have been or will be raised and from what sources as it is unusual for the Charity to provide the majority of the funds. Preference will therefore be given to groups which show self-help or those which give valid reasons why alternative sources of finance are not available.

Organisations must provide the following with their application:

Latest annual accounts.
Latest bank statement showing the current balance and name of the organisation.
Relevant literature about the organisation – leaflet/flyer etc…

Payment of approved grants:

Equipment - normally paid against an agreed invoice, either direct to the supplier or by direct credit to the organisation’s bank account.
Project or on-going costs – normally paid in stages by direct credit.
General expenditure - normally paid by direct credit.

Organisation grants are only considered once per quarter, approximately 4 weeks after the following closing dates:

1st June, 1st September, 20th November and 1st March.

The receipt of applications will be acknowledged and you may be contacted in order to obtain further information. The Clerk and/or Trustees may also need to visit the group as part of the application process.

Application Forms are available from the Office or the downloads page.

If you have any queries concerning the above, please contact the Office.