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THE VISCOUNT RIDLEY NORTH OF ENGLAND
CADET FORCES TRUST
53 Old Elvet, DURHAM DH1 3JJ
Telephone: 0191 3836253 Facsimile: 0191 3840918 E.mail: [email protected]
GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL AWARD APPLICATIONS
PLEASE READ THESE NOTES CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
Background
1.
The North of England Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (NE RFCA) administers the Army Cadet Force
(ACF) and supports the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), the Army Cadet Force (ACF), the Air Training Corps (ATC)
and the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). It operates in the North East of England covering Northumberland,
Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside. In 1995, the association President, Colonel The Viscount
Ridley, KG, GCVO, TD, wished to assist cadets from disadvantaged backgrounds within the Association's area
to undertake adventure, sporting and leadership activities which would help them to develop their life skills,
mature and reach their true potentials so that they could become useful members of society.
2.
To this end, the Charitable Trust was established on 18th October 1996 with Lord Ridley as its Patron. The
Lord-Lieutenants of the four Counties also agreed to be Patrons. Both the initial donation and the additional
amounts donated since have been under terms which allow the trustees either to retain them as capital or spend
them, however, the policy has been to build up a capital sum and to direct the investment dividends to assist
the cadets.
Scope of the Trust
3.
The Trust deed gives the trustees the power to apply the funds in such a manner as they think fit to or for the
benefit of cadets, particularly those in necessitous circumstances. It also allows the trustees to make grants to
promote the efficiency and welfare of units, sub-units, companies, wings, detachments, squadrons and
contingents of the Cadet Forces by improving their facilities and amenities. It may make grants in support of,
or donations to, any other charitable trust that may exist for the benefit of Cadet Forces generally.
4.
The trustees identify projects and organisations that they wish to support and so do not make grants to people
of organisations who apply speculatively. The Trust also has a policy of not responding to any correspondence
unless it relates to grants it has agreed to make or to the general management of the trust.
Tax Status
5.
As the Trust is recognised by the Charity Commissioners and HM Revenue and Customs as being established
for charitable purposes, it is exempt from the taxation of its profits.
Management and Governance Arrangements
6.
The Trust deed provides for a minimum of two and a maximum of six co-opted trustees, who hold office for
renewable periods of three years. In addition, the trust deed provides for the Chief Executive and the Deputy
Chief Executive of the NE RFCA to be ex-officio trustees. The Deputy Chief Executive is the Trust
Secretary.
The current trustees are:
Colonel A A E Glenton CBE TD DL (Chairman)
Colonel A W Illingworth TD JP
Colonel W R Porteous OBE TD DL
Wing Commander E H Lowe OBE DL RAFVR(T)
Brigadier P J Baker OBE, Ex-Officio Trustee
Mr J I Clyde, Ex-Officio Trustee (Secretary)
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Registered Charity No 1059373
7.
Grants can be applied for at any time. Submissions should be made direct to the Deputy Chief Executive of the
RFCA, at the address above. Applications can be made by individual Cadets, by staff at Unit level
(Detachment, Squadron, Unit, Contingent) or at District/County/Wing level.
Guidelines for Applicants
Who can apply?
Any individual Cadet who is a member of the Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps or Combined
Cadet Force within the North of England RFCA area may apply for an INDIVIDUAL award. Please use the
INDIVIDUAL form.
Any Cadet Force Adult Volunteer or School Staff Instructor within the North of England RFCA area may apply for a
grant on behalf of their Unit/Detachment/Squadron/Contingent/District/County/Wing. Please use the GROUP form.
What can you apply for?
You can apply for funding to support or enable Cadets to participate in challenging, demanding or life-changing
activities.
When can you apply?
You can apply at any time. To allow Trustees time to consider the applications, it is recommended that you submit your
application at least 3 months before the activity is due to take place. Applications may not be retrospective.
Can you also apply for funding from another source?
Yes. It is expected that you will have considered and made progress with several means of funding your project,
including self-generated fundraising, and seeking funding from other grant providers. There is a section where you
should detail this on the application form.
How do you apply?
Download and complete either the INDIVIDUAL or the GROUP application form from the North of England RFCA’s
website. Send the completed and signed form to:
Iain Clyde
North of England RFCA
53 Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3JJ
If you require any further details or would like to seek advice on your application, please contact Iain Clyde on 0191
383 6253 or email [email protected] .
Registered Charity No 1059373