Contact Us Got a project idea? Please get in touch! Sally Bentley SWP Community Grants Officer sally.bentley@supportstaffordshire.org.uk (Tues—Fri) Ruth Wilson SWP Community Engagement Officer ruth.wilson@supportstaffordshire.org.uk (Mon-Thurs) Support Staffordshire (Staffordshire Moorlands) Bank House 20 St Edward Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 5DS Tel: 01538 381356 0300 777 1207 We also offer advice and support for other grant schemes.

Community Grants Scheme

Community Grants of up to 50% of total project costs,

to a maximum of £10,000, available to not-for-profit organisations

What are they? Community Grants are available to constituted community groups, registered charities, social enterprises, parish councils and schools who are working on projects that enhance, protect or celebrate the heritage and countryside of the South West Peak Landscape area. The qualifying area stretches from Lyme Park in the north to Onecote in the south. Eligible projects are those that are working to address one or more of these South West Peak objectives: 1. Conserving, protecting and/or

enhancing natural, built or cultural heritage

2. Helping people learn about their natural, built or cultural heritage

3. Helping communities celebrate the natural, built or cultural heritage

4. Increasing people’s awareness and enjoyment of the SWP for residents and/or those working in or visiting the area

Who can apply? You can apply to the scheme if you are a ‘not for profit’ organisation that falls into one or more of the following categories: A local community/voluntary

group/organisation A registered charity A Parish Council A Social Enterprise A School A church New or existing groups and organisations operating in, or benefiting the South West Peak area are eligible to apply. What can we fund? Capital costs e.g. equipment,

building costs Revenue costs e.g. training,

room hire, event costs All projects must be benefiting the South West Peak area and meet at least one of the South West Peak objectives.

How much do we give? Groups need to be able to provide match funding for their projects, as the scheme will only fund up to 50% of the total project costs to a maximum of £10,000 (whichever is the lesser amount). Please do not make applications for less than £500. Generally grants must be spent within one year. How to apply

All applications must be made on an application form and submitted alongside requested supporting documents. Current Funding rounds’ deadlines 21st Oct 2019 27th Jan 2020 20th April 2020

To find out more information and receive an application pack contact:

SWP Community Grants Officer at Support Staffordshire (Staffordshire Moorlands) on 01538 381356 or

sally.bentley@supportstaffordshire.org.uk

South West Peak Landscape boundary area For a more detailed map, please ask. Or go to http://www.southwestpeak.co.uk/