Community grants

Who can apply Farnham’s community grants are available to any not-for-profit organisation. The grants are for one-off projects or schemes that require funding for up to three years.

General Principles:

Farnham Town Council is funded only by the local residents of Farnham and therefore has only limited funds available to assist community organisations located and working in Farnham for the benefit of Farnham residents.

Subject to funding being available, Farnham Town Council is committed to providing assistance and support to local community groups which are set up to promote community life for Farnham residents. The Council’s financial support is provided by way of Grants which are decided against conditions set by the Farnham Town Council. These are designed to be a general indication of need but are not exclusive and can be flexibly applied.

The Town Council’s Policy on Community Grants is based on the principle of promoting the development of partnerships which encourage and enable local community organisations to deliver local projects to the residents of Farnham. In general, the following principles apply:

• Funding will be given on a need basis, merit of the project and overall benefit to the local community
• Applicants must clearly show how any assistance given will benefit the people living in Farnham or the environment of Farnham
• Funding will normally only be awarded up to a maximum value of £2,000 depending on the Council’s budget allocation and may be subject to constraint
• All funding given will be subject to monitoring and evaluation of the outcome of the grant
• Organisations should not make a presumption that funding will continue on a year to year basis

Who can apply to the Farnham Town Council Community Grant Scheme?

Groups who:

• are voluntary or community groups based in Farnham
• have a constitution or set or rules or equivalent
• have a bank or building society account
• have independently approved annual accounts
• directly benefit the well-being of the Farnham people or the environment of Farnham

6. What type of Projects will be considered for the Community Grant Scheme?

• Youth facilities, schemes and projects
• Cultural and arts schemes
• Heritage projects
• Leisure, sports and play facilities
• Community buildings
• Village halls
• Community transport
• Elderly and disabled
• Sustainable Community environmental projects

7. Who cannot apply to the Farnham Town Council community Grant Scheme?

• Individuals
• Organisations involved in party political activities
• Companies who aim to make a profit
• Statutory bodies
• Religious groups
• Bodies to pass on grant funding to others