Organising your Annual General Meeting What is the purpose of an AGM? To allow your members to hear reports from the Committee on the achievements and work of your group over the year. To elect the Committee for the next year. To make any changes to the constitution. Check your constitution for any regulations about your AGM For example: How often do you have to hold AGMs? How much notice are you required to give of the meeting? Who do you have t…
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Allen Lane Foundation
Grants available for: Local voluntary groups or registered charities with an annual income below £100,000. Size of grants given: £500 to £15,000 per year Deadlines: No deadlines; trustees meet 3 times a year to consider applications Aims of Fund The Allen Lane Foundation aims to fund work which: Will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems; Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma …
Awards for All (National Lottery)
Grants available for: not-for-profit groups Size of grants given: £300 to £20,000 No deadlines. Aims of Fund To support community-led projects that create healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society through social connections and community activities. Who can apply Any not-for-profit group. New groups are encouraged to apply. However you should draw up a constitution and open a bank account before you do. See their website for more details…
Bank accounts for community groups
Information for community groups about choosing a bank and opening an account. Most community groups need to have a bank account in the name of the group. It is important for keeping track of your group’s money and making sure it does not get mixed up with individuals’ money. You also need a bank account in order to apply for grants, and should have one if you are collecting donations or fees. How to open an account Choosing a bank Summary of acc…
Budgets for community groups
A small groups’ guide to preparing and using budgets What is a budget Preparing a budget Using your budget What is a budget? A budget tells the story, in money terms, of what your group’s plans are. A budget can be annual – a plan for all the costs over a year. It can also be specific to a particular event or project that you are planning. You need a budget in order to apply for a grant, because you have to tell the funder exactly what you need t…
Chairing a meeting
This information sheet looks at what chairing a meeting involves, and how to do it. There are some useful tips and advice to help improve and develop your chairing skills. What makes a good chair? A good chair helps the meeting to run smoothly and efficiently. The person who chairs a meeting can sometimes be referred to as the ‘facilitator’. They will make sure that: all the business is discussed everyone’s views are heard clear decisions are rea…
BBC Children in Need Project Grants
Grants available for: projects supporting disadvantaged children and young people Size of grants: Up to £40,000 per year over 1-3 years (overall maximum £120,000) Next deadline: The application process is currently being redesigned and will be open to new applications in September 2025 Aims of Fund To create lasting, positive change across the UK for the children and young people who need it most. Who can apply Grants are given to not-for-profit …
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Constitutions
A step-by-step guide to writing a constitution for a small community group. A constitution is simply the aims and rules that your group will use. It’s a statement of what your group is going to do and how it is going to do it. It is important because: Without this written understanding people can easily find themselves at cross purposes and the jobs won’t get done It will serve as a reference, and help to resolve problems in times of controversy …