Annual Community Grant Guidance Notes

Projects we are likely to support

  • Your application is only likely to be considered if you meet the following criteria:
  • At least 50 per cent of your organisations’ members/clients/users live or work in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield.
  • Provided project updates and/or final feedback if you were successful with a previous grant application from the council.
  • Your organisation is either a registered charity, incorporated or unincorporated charity or a voluntary/community/not-for-profit group.
  • Your organisation commits to equality and diversity, and can provide a copy of its equality and diversity statement or policy.
  • Your organisation commits to safeguarding vulnerable member of the community, and can provide a copy of its safeguarding statement or policy.
  • Appropriate insurance is in place for all events and services provided.
  • Finances are audited or independently reviewed on an annual basis (only applies to charities with a gross income of more than £25,000).
  • Able to provide signed constitution or Articles of Memorandum.
  • Able to provide copies of your organisations’ last three months’ worth of bank statements.
  • Able to provide detailed costs relating to application.