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Grant Giving Policy

NEWTON ST CYRES PARISH COUNCIL
GRANT GIVING POLICY

(Updated June 2026)

 

The Parish Council issues grants to organisations working within the parish to help develop and maintain local facilities or to contribute to the well-being of parishioners. 

Grants are funded from annual precept income and are part of the budget set annually in December. Grants will not be made retrospectively and only one application will be considered from an organisation in any one financial year. (The financial year runs from 1 April.) The Parish Council seeks to work with organisations to support their long-term aims, but a separate grant application will be required each year.

 

When to Apply                                                                                                                                       

Applications are only considered once a year, at the December Budget-setting meeting.  Therefore, applications should be submitted by 31st October.  You will be notified of the outcome of your application after the December meeting.  If successful, your grant will be paid in the following financial year by BACS.  

 

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Applicants must be non-profit making/charitable organisation operating within the parish of Newton St Cyres and meet the criteria below.
  2. Applicants must have a constitution or equivalent and independently audited accounts both available for view by the Parish Council.
  3. Applicants must have a bank/building society account for their organisation with at least two signatories.
  4. The application must clearly state how the grant will aid your objectives. These objectives must directly benefit Newton St Cyres Parish and its people.

 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by email to the Parish Clerk.  Please ensure you comply with the eligibility criteria as stated above.

Mrs Jane Hole, The Cellar, Pump Street, Newton St Cyres, EX5 5BY. 

Email: parishclerk@newtonstcyres-pc.gov.uk

 

Terms and Conditions

You must use the grant within one year for the purpose for which it was given. The Parish Council may request details of the progress of the project and may require proof of expenditure.  Unspent grants may have to be repaid.  The Parish Council reserves the right to publish details of any grant-funding given and projects it supports.

 

 

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