• There is a need for the project and this has been clearly identified
• The intended project outcomes will address the need of the target beneficiaries
• The identified need or needs are relevant to the programme aims and the intended project outcomes will help achieve the intended programme outcomes
• The organisation can deliver the project well and achieve the proposed outcomes.
• The organisation has the experience and capacity to deliver the project
• The project is likely to achieve the proposed outcomes
• The project is likely to be delivered well
• The applicant has clearly demonstrated through an options appraisal that the intended project is the best possible way to meet the need and bring about the intended outcomes
• There are clear milestones and plans to monitor the progress of the project and its outcomes
• There are effective plans to manage project staff and/or volunteers
• The applicant has secured any additional funding required to deliver the project
• The budget is clear, accurate and includes all relevant costs
• The applicant has contacted either their local VAT office or a VAT expert to find out how much VAT they can recover on the cost of the building and budget costs reflect this or has demonstrated that they have taken action to ensure no extra costs will be incurred as a result of irrecoverable VAT
• The project offers good value for money when compared with similar projects in terms of costs, resources, and intended outcomes

Typically, we can help with:

• Feasibility Study
• Community consultation
• Business plan
• Writing funding bids
• Partnership broking and development
• Help with planning applications
• Fundraising training for staff and volunteers

Contact us today to see how we can help you access funding for your capital or building project.