Grants

Wokingham Town Council has two grant schemes

Our Main Grant Scheme (details below) and our Culture and Community Grant Scheme

Any spending and activity that the council engages in focuses on delivering the council’s vision, and the council is keen to align its grant spending to support those organisations which can demonstrate how their work also supports our vision for the town.

Applicants should be aware that the council receives a high level of requests but looks forward to receiving these and makes the commitment to consider them all individually and with care.

We would recommend that applicants read the Grants Policy Document in conjunction with the criteria detailed below before completing the online application form at the bottom of this page.

Please note grants will only be considered that fund, or contribute towards infrastructure, projects or activities that benefit the residents of Wokingham Town.

Criteria for applications

• Applications will only be accepted from organisations such as voluntary bodies and organisations, which operate within the Town Council’s boundary and provide direct benefit to all or some of its inhabitants (please see the Grants Policy Document for details of the town area).
• The Town Council must be provided with statistics for the number of inhabitants who reside within the town’s boundary who would directly benefit by the award of a grant.
• The Town Council cannot guarantee a grant to any organisation and will review each and every application, which is judged on its merits. Please see details of the grant scoring matrix included in the Grant Policy Document.
• Applications from individuals will not be considered if the benefit is personal and will only be considered if they will bring clear and positive benefit(s) to the town community.
• Grants cannot be given for political purposes.
• Grants cannot be given just to cover publicity costs.
• A grant from a parish/town council cannot be given to contribute to a charity or public service body operating overseas, or to a fund established to assist people outside the UK.
• All voluntary bodies and organisations, which are seeking assistance must supply a set of accounts for the previous year’s activity.
• Those applying for an amount in excess of £1,000 must submit a written report, annual report or set of accounts within 12 months of receipt of a grant.
  Council also has the right to ask recipients of grants, irrespective of the amount, for a statement on how the money is being spent and can also ask for financial information prior to paying out any grant awarded.
• Applicants should be aware that the Town Council will determine its total budget for grants on an annual basis.
• If your work involves children or vulnerable adults, please ensure all safeguarding matters, related to your project/activity, are covered by a child/vulnerable adults safeguarding policy, a copy of which should be included with your application.