Registered Charity No 266718
Grant applications
We welcome applications from organisations whose projects will benefit the people of Stanford in the Vale.
What we fund
Projects that benefit the parish, within Charity Commission guidelines. We favour capital spending with a lasting legacy.
When to apply
Applications are welcome at any time and are considered at the next Trustee meeting after we receive them.
Need help?
It’s often worth talking to the Clerk before you apply. Trustees give feedback on every application.
Our criteria
The Trustees consider each application against our charitable purpose and the Charity Commission’s guidelines. In particular, we look for projects that:
- benefit the people of the parish of Stanford in the Vale
- come from organisations that are actively supporting and strengthening the community
- fall within Charity Commission guidelines
- are for capital expenditure that will leave a lasting legacy
Apply for a grant
Please read the application notes first. They explain our criteria in full, which come from our status as a charity and our charter.
When you’ve finished, send the form and any attachments to the Clerk by email or post, or drop it into the post-box at the address on our contact page. If you have questions or need help completing the form, the Clerk will be happy to help.
What happens next
Your application will be considered at the next Trustee meeting after we receive it. The Trustees will let you know their decision and give feedback on your application. We share the personal data on your form only as described in our privacy notice.
How the charity is run
Meet our trustees, read our annual reports and policies, and find out how we look after your data.