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If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact us below.

David Laing Foundation

Grant Application

Please do refer to the David Laing Foundation’s (DLF) information on the Charity Commission to confirm that your organisation and proposed project fits with the objectives of the DLF. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please email dlf@hcrlaw.com

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/278462/what-who-how-where The Trustees’ intention is to review all applications and applicants should be acknowledged within 2 weeks of receipt. Decisions are made at the quarterly Trustee Meetings, usually held in March, June, September and December each year and following which, applicants will be informed of the outcome within 4 -6 weeks of the date of the meeting. The dates of these meetings may change and the DLF is not required to inform applicants of any such changes.

Organisation Details

Name of Organisation

Address

Postcode*

Email Address*

Phone*

Website

Registered Charity Number

Do you have a safeguarding policy?*

Yes

No

When was your safeguarding policy last updated? If not, please explain why not*

Contact Details

First name*

Last name*

Position in Organisation*

By continuing with this application you confirm that you have authority to submit this application on behalf of the above organisation.

Organisation Financial Details

Please enter the financial year/period end of your latest accounts

Total Income/Receipts

Total Expenditure/Payments

Net Income/Receipts or Net Expenditure/Payments

Free Reserves/Unrestricted Funds

Net Assets

Are your accounts availabe to view on the Charity Commission website?*

Yes

No

If not, please explain why not

File upload

Upload supported file (Max 15MB)

Please submit a copy of the organisation’s latest accounts / financial statements by email to dlf@hcrlaw.com. Applications will not be accepted without these.

Aims & Objectives of the Organisation

Please do not simply repeat your Charity Commission entry. Tell us what you aim to achieve with your work, and why your organisation is making a difference.*

Principal Activites of the Organiation*

Project Details

Project Title for which the funding is being requested*

Amount Requested*

Description of the project*

Please BRIEFLY describe the project (100 -150 words) including the location and area of the project, the number of people who may benefit from the project and the timeframe in which the project may be completed. Further supporting information may be submitted via email to dlf@hcrlaw.com should you wish to include this.

Project Costings - Expenditure and Outcomes

What is the total cost of the project?*

Detail how the Total Cost is arrived at*

How much money has already been raised for the project? If you have not raised any money, please input '0' below.*

From what source(s) has the income been obtained? If '0', enter 'none'.*

If 'none', please detail fundraising efforts. Trustees will wish to see that you are actively fundraising from other sources. If detailed above, input 'none'.*

Is the project receiving financial support from the statutory services? If Yes, give details. If No, have you established whether or not it is eligible for such support?*

How does the organisation intend to measure the impact of this project?*

What is the anticipated timeframe of this project?*

How many people does the organisation anticipate benefitting from this project?*

Payment Details

Should a grant be awarded, please state the exact name of the Organisation in whose favour it should be drawn. (It is extremely important that the correct name is stated)*

It may be possible to pay a grant by BACS. Please therefore also confirm: Bank Name*

Name of Organisation as shown on bank statement*

Account Number*

Sort Code*

Authorisation

I confirm that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of this organisation

The David Laing Foundation is committed to protecting the personal data of individuals and complies with applicable data protection legislation. A copy of our privacy notice may be requested from dlf@hcrlaw.com.

By ticking the box you provide your consent for us to process your personal data for the purposes of responding to the relevant application, so that it can be considered. You also agree to comply with the applicable data protection legislation, including providing all notices and obtaining consents required, if you provide the personal data of others to us for the purposes of this application.

By submitting an application for consideration, you confirm your agreement to providing a written report, submitted to the Trustees within 12 months of any grant being awarded, in order to update the Trustees on how any grant that may have been awarded has been spent.

You understand that the Trustees’ decision on any grant application is final and they do not enter into correspondence regarding the decisions taken within their meetings.

Signature / E-signature*

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Date of Signature*

Day

Month

Year

Should you wish to submit any further information to support your application, please email this to dlf@hcrlaw.com clearly stating the name of your organisation in the correspondance

Our intention is to review all applications and these will be considered and acknowledged within 2 weeks.
Decisions are made at the quarterly Trustee Meetings, following which, applicants will be informed of the outcome within 4 weeks of the date of the meeting.

Should you have any questions regarding the application process please email: dlf@hcrlaw.com

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