The Co-operative Membership Community Fund online application process
The application process form is easy to complete, with only six sections, but there are few things to remember:
- You might also find it helpful to read the funding selection criteria to double-check if your project or your group is eligible to apply.
- You must complete the form in one session as your from cannot be saved. It should take around 45 minutes to complete.
- You can download a list of the questions you will be asked here: The Co-operative Membership Community Fund questions PDF, 116 KB – Once you've clicked on the link, select open or save. **Please note this is NOT the actual application form. Please do not submit this**.
- You can’t move onto the next screen until you have correctly completed the current one. If you fail to complete a compulsory question, then a red asterisk will appear to show you where you need to add information.
- Only use the ‘previous step’ and ‘next step’ buttons to move between screens. Do not use the ‘back’ button on your browser, as some of the information you’ve entered could be lost.
- There are information bubbles next to some questions to help you – just hold your cursor over the icon to see the information.
So, before you start, this is what you’ll need to hand:
- The name, address and telephone number of an independent referee who can vouch for your group, this person should have knowledge of your group or projects, but not directly benefit from any grants received. You must have already obtained consent from them to enter their details.
- A copy of your group’s accounts – we ask you to complete your income, expenditure and balance of your group’s accounts to us. You will need to send us a copy of the accounts. The accounts must be signed by your group's treasurer, if we don't receive your accounts within 20 working days, your application will be withdrawn and you will need to reapply. If you need any further help with this, call 0844 262 4001.
- What items you’re asking for and how much they cost.
- The cheque payee name should your application be successful. Cheques are not made to personal accounts, so you must have a bank account set up in the name of your group before you apply
If you have any questions, please call 0844 262 4001 or see the frequently asked questions.
Now click here to start your: The Co-operative Membership Community Fund application form.
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Co-operative Community Investment Foundation - Registered charity number 1093028 (England and Wales)