THE ELMLEY COMMUNITY ARTS FUND – APPLICATION FORM

Please read the guidelines carefully before completing this form.

You can save your progress at any stage and you will then be sent an email with a unique link to complete your application. Links are valid for 30 days maximum.

Following completion of your application, please make sure to forward the ‘Reference Request’ link below to your Referee. Your application will not be considered until your referee has emailed it to Community First

Reference Form Link: https://www.elmley.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reference-Request-form.doc

Events & Activities GrantArts Equipment Grant

Applicant Details

Organisation legal name:

Charity number (if applicable):

Address:

Contact name:

Position:

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

Website:

About your organisation (Max 50 words):
Tell us what your organisation does, including principal activities and the communities it serves.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

Activity / Equipment Details

What do you want to do or what do you want to buy, and when? (Max 150 words):
Describe the activity/equipment and the purpose of the funding.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

Why do you want to do it? What are your aims? (Max 150 words):
Explain how you will judge whether you have achieved these aims.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

Duration of the project (Max 50 words):
Include start dates and the length of time the activity will run for.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

Beneficiaries (Max 100 words):
Tell us who you expect will benefit from the grant, including specific communities and numbers.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

Which professional artists will be involved? (Max 150 words):
Include who they are, their selection process, and their expected role.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

Where will the activities take place?

Where will the equipment be stored? (Max 100 words):
Tell us your plans for security and insurance.

*You will be unable to save the application if you are over the word count.*

We are keen that grantholders do not operate in isolation. Please tell us which organisations or agencies you have worked with to develop your project.

Financial Information

Total project / equipment cost:
£

Total income raised from other sources:
£

Total requested from The Elmley Community Arts Fund:
£

Required Documents

BudgetOrganisation constitution / set of rulesLatest annual accounts / bank statements for the year

Upload Budget:
Please upload your project income and expenditure budget. Ensure the document includes a breakdown of expenditure and income, such as artist fees, hire costs, ticket sales, and other funding sources.
N.B. The figure for total income must equal the figure for total expenditure.

Upload Organisation Constitution / Set of Rules:

Upload Latest Annual Accounts / Bank Statements:

Independent Referee

Name:

Occupation / status:

Phone number:

Email:

Please remember to email the Reference Request Link to your Referee'. Your application will not be considered until this has been received.

Safeguarding

Please note: If your application is successful and your project involves children/young people and/or vulnerable adults, we will need to see a copy of your safeguarding policy and know that you have a named lead member of staff.

Bank Details

Please provide Bank Details of your organisation

Bank:

Name:

Sort Code:

Account Number:

Declaration

I confirm that I am authorised to submit this application and that to the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and accurate

Name:

Position:

Signed:

Date:

Marketing

Please tell us where you heard about The Elmley Community Arts Fund: