Knowsley Community Fund

The following types of projects will be supported:-

• Projects directly linked to the Knowsley Council Plan priorities.
• Projects that fund new or enhanced activities (between November and March) that support the health and wellbeing of residents who are at high risk during the wintertime.
• Projects that support organisations working to improve the lives of disabled children and their families in Knowsley that forms part of the wider range of services available to parents and carers of children with disabilities and special needs called the ‘Local Offer’.
• Projects that provide a range of positive and engaging activities that meet the needs and wishes of children and young people across Knowsley.
• Projects that support grassroots organisations in delivering creative physical activity projects, helping to build capacity and encourage healthier lifestyles across Knowsley.
• Projects that directly support the Council’s Prevention and Early Intervention agenda.
• Projects that directly support residents to thrive and support people to overcome inequality and strengthens community cohesion.
• New and existing project activity which demonstrates additionality (such as wishing to scale up or replicate in a new area).
• Projects applying for either capital and or revenue.
• Projects which can demonstrate community support.
• Projects delivering in Knowsley for Knowsley residents.
• Projects which can demonstrate measurable outcomes and/or value for money.

What cannot be funded

• Individuals
• Organisations with fewer than three unrelated Trustees/Directors/Management Committee Members
• Projects and activities classed as a statutory responsibility
• Purchase/maintenance of vehicles
• Private Businesses or Community Interest Companies limited by shares
• Retrospective activity
• Town and Parish Councils
• Exclusively religious activities
• Projects which have the potential to be deemed political
• Projects or events which promote or condone extremist ideology, activities, or terrorism
• Academic research, educational bursaries, or travel projects
• Schools and or Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)
• Projects which are not linked to the Knowsley Council Plan priorities
• Projects which cannot demonstrate community support
• Projects from organisations that request continuation funding that cannot demonstrate additionality
• Pan-Liverpool City Region projects (funded activity must be exclusive to Knowsley)