Affinity Sutton is one of the largest providers of affordable housing in England. Through its Community Grants Programme, it awards grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to charities, community organisations and voluntary groups for projects which primarily benefit its residents. 
Essential criteria
• You must be a member of a community, voluntary or charity group
• You are a charity or constituted group with a governing document in the name of your group /organisation
• Your group/organisation’s annual income last year was less than £500,000
• Your group/organisation’s management committee consists of at least 3 unrelated members
• You are requesting a grant of between £1,000 and £5,000
• Your project will primarily support Affinity Sutton residents
• Your group/organisation has the relevant insurance and policies in place
• Your project has received written permission from the Landowner if relevant (e.g. for open spaces projects)
• Your project will be completed within 12 months
All projects funded through the programme must also contribute towards at least one of the following outcomes:
• The project engages Affinity Sutton residents in positive activities; or
• The project offers support services to Affinity Sutton residents; or
• The project improves the environment and community space.
All applicants should consider equality and diversity when thinking about how their project will engage the wider community.
For further information and to apply, visit: www.groundwork.org.uk/affinity-sutton, or contact Groundwork UK, on 0121 236 8565 or email: [email protected].
Deadline: Friday 9 September 2016, 12noon