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    West Kent Community Chest 

    Helping community projects succeed. 

    The West Kent Community Chest is one way we support our residents and local groups to build successful and resilient communities.

    We can provide financial assistance to help get your project ideas off the ground and bring your community together – this could be running an activity, developing an existing project, or starting something completely new.

    There are two different levels of funding available:

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    We may also be able to fund larger projects for our residents, where you are working in partnership with West Kent. 

    If you have a project idea and would like to discuss this, please email us at CommunityDevelopment@wkha.org.uk

    • Smaller grants up to £500

      This funding is for smaller groups (without a formal constitution) and individual led applications

      • The maximum amount for awards is £500 per calendar year. There is no minimum amount.
      • You may apply for three consecutive years only, with a gap of one year before re-application.
      • If you do not have a group bank account, we can purchase items on your behalf.

      Requirements:

      • You must be able to demonstrate resident demand for the project.
      • 50% of the people benefiting from the funding must be West Kent Housing Association residents.
      • Open membership – everyone living in the area should be able to get involved with your project.
      • Appropriate risk assessments must be in place to cover the planned activity.

      Please refer to our terms and conditions below for more information.

    • Larger grants of up to £1000

      This funding is for non-profit organisations and groups who provide activities and services to West Kent Housing Association residents and their communities.

      • The maximum amount for awards is £1000 per calendar year. There is no minimum amount.
      • You may apply for three consecutive years only, with a gap of one year before re-application.
      • Awards will be decided by a panel, that meet quarterly. 
      • Closing dates for applications are:
        • 15 January
        • 15 April
        • 15 July
        • 15 October
      • Payment will be made to your group bank account.

      Requirements:

      • You must be able to demonstrate resident demand for the project
      • 50% of the people benefiting from the funding must be West Kent Housing Association residents
      • Open membership – everyone living in the area should be able to get involved with your project.
      • You will need a bank account in the name of your organisation.
      • Appropriate risk assessments and insurance should be in place to cover the planned activity.
      • You will need appropriate policies and / or procedures for safeguarding, health & safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

      Please refer to our terms and conditions below for more information.

       

    • Terms and conditions

      By applying for funding from the West Kent Community Chest, you agree to the following terms and conditions. 

    • Apply now

      To apply, please complete our application form.

      It will take you around 30 minutes to complete. The form can not be saved part-way through. 

      Apply for the West Kent Community Chest