Worcester Play Council Grants / Commissioning 

Worcester Play Council has funding available to support playful activities across Worcester City for children aged 16 and under. These are in the form of small grants and a number of commissioned projects.

Organisations wishing to apply for a grant/ be commisioned to deliver MUST complete a membeship form , which will ensure that you have correct quality procedure in place to deliver playful activities.  If you are a new or emerging organsiation, Worcester Play Council will support you in developing these procedures, and support in making a grant application.

WORCESTER PLAY_ COUNCIL_ MEMBERSHIP_ APPLICATION_FORM 2012_db1.doc

Criteria for making grants and commissioning delivery

-organisation must meet all criteria before grants are made or delivery commissioned- please read the criteria information

WORCESTER PLAY COUNCIL Grant aid- criteria and conditions 2012.pdf

 Forms are available below to apply for funding:

Grant_Application_Form_equipment_2012db.doc           Equipment grants -£500 limit , applications all year before 24th of the month  

Grant_Application_Form_Trainingactivities_2012db.doc  Training Grants -£500 limit - application deadline 24th March

Grant_Application_Form_Playfulactivities_2012db.doc    Playful activities grant-between £250- £2,500 -deadline 24th March/November 

A number of PLAYDAY grants are available of up to £250 to support community groups- please apply in writing before the 24th May 

Notification of decisions made within two weeks of deadline.  BACS payment can be made. Cheques for playschemes available 1 month prior to start date 

 Cheques may be payable upfront and direct to suppliers in certain circumstances (new group, lack of funds) please contact the secretary for further details

Please note that WPC have access to a number of equipment, training and activity suppliers –

in some circumstances WPC may purchase in bulk on behalf of organisations to obtain best value for provision of service-you will be notified of this decision.

past grants have included:

  • Perdiswell YPLC Infant Playscheme
  • Perdiswell YPLC Junior Playscheme
  • Perdiswell Summer Fun Day
  • Worcester Community Trust - Dines Green, Warndon, City Centre, Tolladine, Ronkswood
  • Myriad Play Sessions
  • New Hope Summer Scheme
  • Worcester Arts Workshop
  • Worcester Volunteer Centre Fun Squads
  •  Parks Playrangers
  • Worcester Snoezelen
  • PLAYDAY 2011

--contact worcesterplaycouncil@gmail.com for further information


 





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