What you need to know before applying
- If you’ve applied for a Community Grant previously (formerly known as Aspire) you must have returned a completed evaluation form alongside all receipts as proof of purchase. Failure to do so, will result in you being unable to apply for a community grant.
- A group can be awarded up to £1000 in a financial year. For example, if your project only requires you to apply for £500 and this is awarded. You can apply for a further grant of £500 after providing all receipts and a project report at the end of the first grant (in that financial year which runs from the 1st April to 31st March).
- Once a group has been awarded £1000 in that financial year you will not be able to apply again until the next financial year, and all receipts and a report has been provided.
- It’s important you read the Community Grant Guidance for further information.
When you apply for a Community Grant
You will need to provide:
- Details of the project or activity and the cost breakdown
- Proof of public liability insurance (PLI) if you have any
- Your Safeguarding Policy if your group works with children or vulnerable adults
- How many Gentoo customers the grant will help
- Details of any past grant applications with Gentoo.
How to apply
- Apply using the below form which will be submitted for review. Make sure you have everything you need (above) to hand.
- You can download the application form and complete this in your own time, emailing this to customerinvolvement@gentoogroup.com once completed.
- You can request a copy of the application is posted to you by emailing us or contacting us on 0191 525 5000 and ask to speak to a member of the Customer Voice Team. Once completed, you can return this to any of our area offices or post to Head Office, Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XR
