The LCVS Community Impact Fund is now open

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This fund opened on 30 September 2022.

Our Community Impact Fund helps voluntary sector organisations and registered charities do even more to build stronger communities across Liverpool and Merseyside.

How does it work?

Eligible organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,000 for projects that meet one or more of our four main priority areas:

• Health
• Education
• Income stability
• Arts and Culture

Applications will be assessed on the impact that the project will have on the lives of those who benefit. We’re looking for projects that help make a change for those most in need. For this round, we are particularly interested in funding projects that support people and communities to combat the problems caused by the current cost of living crisis.

How much can I apply for?

The maximum amount an organisation can apply for is £3,000.

Who can apply?

Organisations must be registered charities or have charitable aims as part of their governing document and must be able to register with the Charity Commission if their income exceeds £5,000.

In addition, organisations must have:

• At least two cheque signatories
• An adopted Constitution or set of rules and have a bank account in the name of the organisation or group
• Child/Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy where applicable and evidence that staff and volunteers are DBS checked.

Community Interest Companies

A Community Interest Company is a specific legal model registered with both Companies House and the CIC Regulator. Community Interest Companies can apply for funding, as long as they satisfy the following criteria:

• The CIC must have at least 3 directors and be able to demonstrate how they have engaged with local people to identify the need.
• The application is to fund charitable activity*

*Charitable activity means activity that supports a charitable purpose, as defined by the Charity Commission, and that meets the public benefit requirement as detailed in the Charities Act 2011.

The closing date for applications to this round of funding is 21 October 2022.

For more information and to apply, please click here.