Powys Welsh Church Act Fund

and Powys

Applications for this grant are closed

Applications are open to groups. This fund closes on Monday 9 June 2025 at 12pm (noon).

The Powys Welsh Church Act Fund is a Charitable Trust Fund which is administered by the Community Foundation in Wales. The Trust Fund is governed by the Welsh Church Act 1914. The fund supports:

Projects that contribute to the refurbishment and upkeep of churches, chapels and community/village halls within the county.
Protecting historic buildings
Projects working to address disadvantage to benefit Powys residents.
Projects providing social and recreational activities for Powys residents
Project that encourage the arts

Grants Available

Charities can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000.

Where there is an exceptional case for support, grants of £10,000 may be awarded. Capital grants may be awarded to assist organisations in the furnishing and upkeep of buildings.

Who can apply?

Churches and organisations in the Local Authority area of Powys running projects working with residents of the Local Authority area of Powys.

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate exactly how they will meet the Fund’s objectives and priorities, and who have not previously received support from this Fund.

How to apply?

Applicants must complete an online application form which can be accessed via our website.

Please note:

Grants will not be awarded retrospectively i.e. for costs incurred before receipt of our grant offer letter, and the signed terms and conditions have been returned.
Grants are not available to support fundraising for other groups and charities.
Grants must be fully spent within one year of receipt of our offer letter.
The application must show a clear need for financial support, financial hardship or additional support needs.

An organisation or person cannot have more than one grant from the same Fund. If you currently have a grant and want to apply again for the same fund, the start date of your new application needs to be after the end date of your current grant.

Powys Welsh Church Act fund criteria

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Please read the following text to ensure your eligibility before beginning your application:

Is your organisation a non-profit making organisation such as a Charity, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a named asset lock in place, a Private Company Limited by Guarantee (Not for private profit), a Social Enterprise or a Voluntary/community group with a dissolution/winding up clause included with the rules or constitution of your organisation? (if your organisation is not registered with the Charity Commission or with Companies House we will require you to attach a copy of your rules/constitution to your application).

Does your organisation have a minimum of 3 unrelated trustees, committee members or directors? (We will be checking this against your entry on the Charity Commission or Companies House as applicable)

Are you able to provide official accounts or an income/expenditure sheet signed and dated by the Chair or Treasurer of your governing body or a Director? The document should not be older than 18 months old. If your organisation is within the first 12-18 months of operation, a projected financial forecast is acceptable.

Does your organisation have a bank account in its own name? (Grant payments are made by BACS transfer, therefore a recent bank statement or paying in slip will be requested to evidence this for any successful grant applications)

Does your organisation have an active Safeguarding Policy in the applicant organisation’s own name? (By active we mean that the policy should be reviewed and amended as necessary at least annually)

Does your organisation have at least one named person with responsibility for safeguarding? It could be a trustee/committee member or a director, or a member of staff.

Does your organisation have adequate insurance cover in place?

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