Download Quids 4 Kids Youth Fund Application Form and

Quids 4 Kids
Youth Fund
Application Form and Bidding Guidance.
City West wishes to support young people by utilising some of its resources to invest in the
communities and the young people who live there. The Quids 4 Kids Youth Fund is a fund
that will be managed by City West’s Youth Empowerment Panel (YEP) and has been
created to help individuals and groups to achieve goals and deliver projects of real and
lasting benefit to their community.
There will be 2 funding rounds for Quids 4 Kids in 2014:
Round 1
Open for young people living in Swinton, Little Hulton, Walkden or Worsley.
Opens 12th August 2014
Closes 12th September 2014 (All applications must be in by this date)
Decisions will be made and applicants will be notified by the end of September 2014.
Funding will be awarded by the end of October 2014.
Round 2
Open for young people living in Eccles, Irlam or Cadishead.
Opens 1st November 2014
Closes 1st December 2014 (All applications must be in by this date)
Decisions will be made and applicants will be notified by the end of December 2014.
Funding will be awarded by the end of January 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the fund available to?
We have 2 types of pots that can be applied for depending on whether you are an Individual
or group
Individual - A young person aged 16-24 years who wants to achieve a goal or go into
further education. Please see the section above for a break down of areas and dates where
the funding is available.
Group - A group of young people aged 10-24 years old who want to work on a project within
their area that will benefit the wider community. Please see the section above for a break
down of areas and dates where the funding is available.
Who can’t apply?
A young person / group outside the age range or not living within the areas listed in the
section above.
A young person / group who has received funding from Quids 4 Kids within the last 2 years.
A young person / group who has received funding from any other City West fund within the
last 6 months.
A young person cannot apply for the individual fund if they are part of a group that is
applying to the group fund and vice versa. Each person can only apply once.
A group with less than 4 members.
A group that doesn’t have at least one member (or referee that is not a family member) aged
18 or over.
A staff member / leader of a group, agency or charity on behalf of an individual or group. The
application form must be completed by the individual themselves or a youth member of the
group who is not part of the staffing structure on a paid or voluntary basis.
What types of projects / training can be applied for?
Educational trips
Educational course fees (i.e. Lifeguard, Food hygiene)
Books
Sports kits – All kit that is funded must have the City West and YEP logo on the front
Course equipment
Project costs
Training sessions
Activities for young people
Environmental projects
What can’t be applied for?
Days out (theme parks etc)
Alcohol / Drugs etc
Games consoles
Driving lessons or any other associated costs
Membership fees
Living expenses
Standard school / college and sports trips
Parties / fun days
Religious or political events
Activities that have already taken place
How much can be applied for?
Individual pot – Up to £100.00
Group pot - Up to £250.00
How do I apply?
You can apply using the relevant form within this pack and sending it to:
Communities Team
City West Housing Trust
52 Regent Street
Eccles
M30 0AW
You can also drop it into one of the City West area offices. Please see the website (address
below) for your nearest one.
Alternatively, you can apply using our online form at www.citywesthousingtrust.org.uk
Will you match fund?
We will consider match funding only when at least 50% of the amount needed has already
been secured. We will require proof in writing that the match funding is in place before
considering the application.
How long does it take?
Please see the dates in the first section for all of this information.
What feedback will I have to provide?
The feedback required will be agreed on each individual application. The minimum we will
expect is a monthly update as well as the completion of our mandatory feedback form once
the project has been completed.
Please be aware that CWHT Staff and the Youth Empowerment Panel reserve the right to
change any of the above criteria at any time.
If you require assistance to complete the application form or would like further information
about Quids 4 Kids, contact the Communities Team at City West on 0161 605 7296, email
[email protected] or inbox us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/salfordyouthdiscussion.
Individual Form
Name:
Age:
D.O.B (dd/mm/yyyy)
Address:
Post code:
Telephone Number (mobile preferable):
Email Address:
What are you applying for?
Please include as much detail as possible (e.g. Course name and provider, Cost etc)
Item or activity
Total:
Cost
What difference do you think this opportunity will make to you? (please continue on a
separate piece of paper if necessary).
When will the opportunity take place?
Start date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
End date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Declaration
I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in this application
form is true and correct. I understand that you may ask for additional information at any
stage of the application process and if I am successful, I will have to supply feedback within
28 days. I understand that by applying to Quids 4 Kids, I am agreeing to receive further
information about youth opportunities at City West Housing Trust. I am aware that if my
application is successful, I will have my photograph(s) taken by City West Housing Trust and
I agree for my image(s) to be used on their website, social media and in publications
produced by City West Housing Trust at their discretion.
Signed
Print Name
Date
Group Form
Name of Group:
What are the aims and objectives of your group?
Contact name (must be aged 18 or over):
Position in group (Chair, Referee etc):
Address:
Post code:
Telephone Number (mobile preferable):
Email Address:
Age range within your group:
Please provide a brief description of your project / Activity
(please continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
Item or activity
Cost
Total:
What difference do you hope your project will make to young people in your
community? (please continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
When will the project take place?
Start date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
End date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Where will the project take place? (full address and neighbourhood)
Are there any other partners / stakeholders involved? If yes, please give details.
(These can be local schools, Youth Services, Greater Manchester Police, other young
people who are not part of your group etc).
Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities? (if applicable)
Declaration
I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in this application
form is true and correct. I understand that you may ask for additional information at any
stage of the application process and if I am successful, I will have to supply feedback within
28 days. I understand that by applying to Quids 4 Kids, I am agreeing to receive further
information about youth opportunities at City West. I am aware that if this application is
successful, the group will be expected to have their photographs taken and publicised by
City West Housing Trust (individual permission forms will be sought by young people aged
16 and over and the parents of group members aged under 16).
Signed
Print Name
Date