201718 B4B Application Form
Buckie Regeneration Group have allocated £20,000 of
Participatory Budgeting funds for Buckie and want to put YOU in
control of how it’s spent
The ‘Bucks4Buckie’ initiative lets the local community decide
for themselves which projects are needed in the area
What can you apply for:
Projects that will:
Deliver economic benefit to the Buckie area and,
Support the local economy through new or additional
services/facilities
Help to make Buckie a better place for everyone
Some examples:
Promote tourism
Start up a community café
Develop a Heritage Project
Stage an event that encourages visitors to the area
A project that utilises local trades
Debt advice project
Your imagination has no limit!
What you can’t apply for is:
ongoing running costs such as salaries, heating and lighting,
rent, maintenance, repairs etc
Who can apply?
Informal groups* or voluntary or community organisations (i.e.
registered charity; constituted group or club; not-for-profit
company or Community Interest Company; social enterprise) based in
Buckie can apply for funding from £200 to £2000 to put your ideas
into action (only one application per group)
All activities will have to happen in the Buckie area and must
benefit the local economy
How do you apply?
To apply for funding a fully completed application must be
received before 5pm on Wednesday 31st January 2018
It is recommended you have the necessary permissions and/or
consents in place prior to making an application.
Your project must be completed and all the money spent by the
end of the project date which you have specified in Q.21 of this
form.
Applications that best meet the criteria will be invited to make
a two minute presentation at an event open to the public. This will
held on 10th March 2018
All those aged 14 plus attending the event will be eligible to
vote on the applications
* Informal Groups do not need to have a constitution or a bank
account but will require the support of a constituted group or
organization prepared to accept monies on your behalf
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1. Group or Organisation’s name:
2. Your Full Name (as contact person):
3. Address where we can write to you (your own address or
address of the organisation you represent)
4. Postcode:
5. Telephone Number:
6. Email Address:
7. What is the name of your project / idea?
8. Describe the project you would like funding for (in no more
than 150 words)
9. Please describe how your project will contribute to the
economy and make Buckie a better place for everyone (in no more
than 150 words)
10. Explain how many people you think will benefit and how they
will benefit from your project (in no more than 150 words)
11. How will you measure the economic benefit to Buckie? (in no
more than 100 words)
12. Please provide any additional information you wish to
provide (in no more than 100 words)
13. What is the total cost of your project?
14. How much money are you applying for?
15. How much money are you contributing from your own funds?
16. Please detail other grants / funding / income sources
confirmed or applied for
17. Please provide a detailed breakdown of how the money will be
spent i.e. an itemised list with expenditure against each item
(proof of spend will be required, so receipts must be kept)
18. What is the amount of unrestricted funds currently held by
your organisation?
19. If they cannot be applied to this project, please explain
why
20. Please explain the situation with consents for your project
(e.g. planning applications)
21. When will your project be completed and all the money spent?
(This will form part of your conditions of your grant if you are
successful. This date should be no later than 31st March 2019)
Projects must be completed by 31st March 2019.
This may be extended in exceptional circumstances only.
22. Funds will be paid by bank transfer; please provide account
details as per below
Name of Bank Account
Name of Bank
Sort Code
Bank Account Number
Please return this form via email to [email protected] or by post
to: Bucks4Buckie, c/o Moray Council, Community Support Unit, High
Street, Elgin IV30 1BX
Deadline for Applications
5:00pm Wednesday 31st January 2018
This initiative is being administered by volunteer
representatives of Buckie Regeneration Group and Buckie Area
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