Staffordshire Community Foundation, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5DD
Registered Charity
No: 1091628 Registered Company No: 04220563
Midcounties Co-operative Grants
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What must be provided with your application
Scheme : Midcounties
Funded By : Co-operative
Maximum Award : £2000
Area(s) : South Staffordshire, Lichfield, Cannock
Closes: 10th February 2012
Benefits: Community Groups, Voluntary Groups, Social Enterprises
A copy of your constitution
A copy of your most recent annual accounts
Quotes for all capital items
A photocopy proving membership
What to do next?
As round 2 has now closed, if you are not already a Midcounties Co-operative Member we would suggest that you apply for membership between now and round 3 which we expect to take place in the Autumn. More details can be found by clicking the 'membership link' in the orange box on the right hand side of the page. Links to application forms and criteria will not be active until the launch of Round 3.
The Midcounties Co-operative has over 350,000 members and more than 9,000 colleagues making it one of the UK’s largest independent retailers. Our purpose is to work towards a better, fairer world, enhancing the lives of our colleagues, members and customers and the communities we serve. We believe in:
- Democracy – ensuring the views of our membership are reflected in the way we run The Midcounties Co-operative
- Openness – being open and honest and fair in our dealings with everyone we come into contact with
- Equality – recognising the contribution that everyone can make in developing The Midcounties Co-operative
- Social Responsibility – reflecting our responsibilities to the wider community in the way we conduct our business
Criteria:
The Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund is for the benefit of communities where The Midcounties Co-operative trades. You can see where our stores are located by clicking 'Stores' to the right.
MCCF welcome applications from all community and voluntary groups that are working in their communties and have a particular interest to hear from projects that are supporting people to build their skills and raise their aspirations.
Who can apply?
To apply for funding the applicant (individual submitting the form) must be a member of The Midcounties Co-operative and membership should have been in place for at least three months prior to application. Further details on membership can be obtained by clicking 'Membership' to the right (http://www.midcounties.coop/membership)
Groups need to:
- Be working within The Midcounties Co-operative trading locales i.e., South Staffordshire, Lichfield, Cannock Chase and part of Stafford Borough), or click 'Stores' to the right
- Be a not for profit, third sector voluntary or community group active in their local community and run by local people, with an income of less than £200,000 (in the last financial year)
How much can you apply for?
Grants are up to a maximum of £2,000 and groups are advised only to apply for the amount they need to purchase an item of equipment or to fund a project.
Online Application Form
Application Form (Word)
Application Form (PDF)
Guidelines (Word)
Guidelines (PDF)
Round 2 has now closed, but there will be another round taking place later in the year.
As you are required to be a Midcounties Co-operative member to apply for a grant then please apply for membership now so that you will be eligible to apply to Round 3.