Expression of Interest (EOI)


Please read our eligibility criteria and help with your application sections before submitting an EOI.

Hints and tips

Don’t spend long on this form; it doesn’t have to be beautifully crafted. The purpose is to let us know what you genuinely need. Try not to spend more than 10 minutes on it.

To help us match your request to our Funds please use the EOI to tell us What you want to  do, Who you want to help, How you are going to do it, Why it needs to be done

The average grant size from our Donor Funds is £6,000 – £7,000, and we may be able to offer in excess of £10,000 on occasion.If you have received funding from us in the past, you do not need to complete the ‘What does your organisation do?’ field, as we will already have this on file. Do tell us of any changes.

Don’t worry – if we have any questions, we will be in touch.

Timings

EOIs are reviewed after the deadline with the strongest fits to our Donor Funds being invited to submit a full application. The deadline for EOIs for the next round is 9am Monday 8th July 2024. If you are invited to apply, the deadline for full applications is 9am Monday 2nd September 2024. Funding decisions will be available in  December 2024. 

Please note that we do not award retrospective grants – be sure to allow plenty of time to go through the grants process.

Expression of Interest Form

    *indicates a required field

    Eligibility

    Our funding is restricted for the benefit of Surrey residents. We are unable to consider requests for funding for people outside of Surrey. Does your work specifically benefit residents living within the borders of the county of Surrey?* (The 11 boroughs and districts under Surrey County Council.)

    YesNo

    To be eligible applicants need;

    • A management committee (the people who are responsible and make decisions - Trustees or Directors) of a minimum of three unrelated people.

    • A signed constitution (governing document or set of rules).

    • A bank account in the name of your group which requires two signatories / dual authorisation.

    • A Financial Policy (a document which lays out how you manage money and payments).

    • Safeguarding Policy and Procedures - we recommend that all organisations should have a safeguarding policy and if you work with children, young people, or vulnerable adults you must have a Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

    • Your Accounts to clearly show Unrestricted and Restricted income and expenditure separately – from the moment it comes into the organisation, to the moment it is spent.

    If you are a CIC, in addition you will need to demonstrate;

    • You have a minimum of three Directors, the majority of whom are not paid employees.

    • That the salaries and benefits of any paid Directors are approved by a majority of non-executive Directors and are reasonable and proportionate to the work they do and the financial position of the organisation.

    • There are no Persons with Significant Control.

    Can you confirm that your organisation is eligible?*

    YesNo

    About you

    Organisation

    What does your organisation do?* (Max 2,000 characters)

    Funding request

    What does your organisation need funding for?* (Select all that apply)

    Project costsCore costsCapital costs

    Please describe what you need funding for* (Max 2,000 characters)

    What is the total cost of your project?* (Please only insert a number: the form will not accept £ or , symbols)

    £

    How much funding are you requesting from the Community Foundation?*

    £

    How much have you raised to date?*

    £

    When are you hoping to start your project/funded activity?* (Please note we cannot award retrospective grants.)

    What age group are the people who will be supported by this activity/project?* (Select all that apply)

    Children/young peopleAdultsFamiliesOlder people (65+)

    Geography

    Where will your project take place?/What geographical area will your work cover?* (Select all that apply)

    ElmbridgeEpsom & EwellGuildfordMole ValleyReigate & BansteadRunnymedeSpelthorneSurrey HeathSurrey WideTandridgeWaverleyWoking

    Specify the ward/village/specific area the project will take place in if possible:

    Project theme

    Which of the following themes will your project address?* (Select all that apply)

    capacity building of the voluntary sectorcarersclimate crisiscommunity cohesiondigital exclusiondisabilities long term and or life limiting health conditionseducational opportunityemployabilityengagement with natural spacesfinancial literacyhomelessnesshuman rights and equalityindependent livingloneliness and-or isolationmarginalised communitiesmental healthopportunities to engage with arts culture and heritagephysical healthpovertysport, exercise and leisure activitiessubstance misuse and addictionsvictims of violence and crimewellbeing

    How did you hear about us?*

    Received/applied for a grant previouslyCVS/ referral funding organisationUKCF/another Community FoundationInternet searchSocial mediaE-newsletterOther

    If 'other' please specify:

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