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Community Information

Community Donations Fund

Each year Loughborough University sets aside £25k for its Community Donations Fund to provide financial support to community groups and organisations across Charnwood.

The fund is divided into four categories:

Fund  Amount available Maximum bid Fund available to
Education Fund £5,000 £1,000 Community groups and organisations across Charnwood
Open Fund £5,000 £500 Community groups and organisations across Charnwood
Inside Out Fund £5,000 £500 Staff involved in community groups across Charnwood
Strategic Fund £10,000 Awarded by the University directly following consultations with partner organisations Community groups and organisations across Charnwood

PDF Documents containing further information, guidance notes and details of the application process are available to download by clicking on the name of the fund.

The timetable for the programme for the 2011/12 academic year is:

Term Fund Bids deadline
Spring term Open Fund Thursday 22 March 2012
(extended deadline)
Summer term Inside Out Fund Friday 8 June 2012

The Community Donations Fund application form is available to download here.

Information on the projects supported through the Community Donations Fund to date is available to download here.

Seeking alternative sources of funding?

Community groups seeking further advice or guidance regarding other grants available may like to contact Voluntary Action LeicesterShire.

Helpline on 0116 257 5050
Email info@valonline.org.uk

Clare Nagle, is the Charnwood District Development Officer and is based at John Storer House in Loughborough. 

Telephone 07989 171 981
Email Clare.n@valonline.org.uk

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