• Registered Charity: established for charitable purposes and registered with the Charity Commission.
• Company Limited by Guarantee: An incorporated firm without share capital, in which the liability of its members is limited by the amount each one of them undertakes to contribute at the time the firm is wound up, usually £1.

• Unincorporated groups: Informal community groups of individuals or local associations working together for community benefit e.g. residents association

• Health and Wellbeing: Activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional health, such as fitness classes, mental health workshops, and wellness events.
• Intergenerational Projects: Activities that foster learning opportunities or skill development between younger and older adults.
• Arts and Crafts: Activities that promote wellbeing through various arts.
• Environmental Initiatives: Projects focused on sustainability and community gardening that bring people together.
• Social Inclusion Activities: Initiatives that bring together diverse groups, including seniors, youth, or marginalised communities, as well as LGBTQ, BAME, and refugee communities.

• Digital inclusion: Projects that support digital literacy

• Small Grants: Up to £20,000 for projects that run recurring activities overa period of two years with long-term community benefits and broader impact.

• Micro Grants: Up to £500 for use as seed funding or pilot projects

1. Initial Enquiry: Get in touch to speak to a member of the ENNS team to determine eligibility.
2. Full Application: If eligible, complete the full grant application. For small grants, complete the application online on the Heart of England Community Foundation website, requiring a detailed project plan, budget, and expected outcomes. For microgrants, download the form and return the completed forms to the team member you spoke with.
3. Review Process: An external grants panel will review applications for small grants and the ENNS team for microgrants.

4. Notification: The Heart of England Community Foundation for small grants and the ENNS manager for microgrants will inform applicants of the outcome.

• Community Impact: How will the project benefit the community and does it address one of the ENNS priorities? What are the anticipated outcomes?
• Feasibility: Is the project plan realistic and achievable within the proposed timeframe and budget?
• Sustainability: Will the project have a lasting impact? Is there potential for the activity to continue beyond the grant period?

• Inclusivity: Does the project promote inclusion and engagement across diverse community groups?

Grant recipients will be required to provide a report on the project’s outcomes, including how the funds were used and the impact on the community. This may include photos, testimonials, or other supporting materials. For grants of £5000 and over, recipients will be required to complete the Public Health Measures and provide a case study each quarter. If the grant is under £5000, recipients would be required to complete the Adult Social Care Survey. For microgrants, applicants will be expected to share stories of difference.