The Connaught Trust Grant Application Form

THE CONNAUGHT TRUST GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Charity No: 1179469
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You can SAVE this form at any time using the button at the bottom of this page, even if mandatory fields (marked with a red star) are left blank. Each time you SAVE, you will receive an email with a link to allow you to continue entering information at another time.

If you need to send the form to to your headquarters for authorisation, please complete the form until the final section then SAVE and send the link to the relevant person. When the form is complete, press the SUBMIT button.

Once signed, the form will no longer be editable and will be submitted to The Connaught Trust and a copy sent to you by email.

If you have any queries when completing your application please email enquiries@connaught-trust.co.uk and we will be happy to help.
SECTION 1: Contact Information

The contact details of the unit/detachment lead should put their details here. Authorisation is captured at the end of this form with separate rank, name and department fields.
Name of Unit*
Unit type:*

Reserve UnitCadet Unit
Rank/Title of Applicant*
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Position in Organisation*
Address of Unit*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town/CityState / Province

Post Code
Phone Number*
Please enter phone number without spaces.
E-mail Address*
example@example.com
GDPR Consent:*

GDPR: I consent to The Connaught Trust keeping my unit and contact details supplied in this form in their database for the purposes of processing this grant application and any future communications in connection with the objectives of the Charity. This consent remains valid until specifically rescinded.
SECTION 2: Grant Information
Purpose for which grant is required (please expand/explain any acronyms or abbreviations in full) *
If Adventure Training or other activity please state date(s) and location:
Total estimated cost of the exercise/training/purchase of equipment:*
Give a breakdown of this cost:*
Amount of grant you wish to apply for from The Connaught Trust:*
Supporting documents/additional comments:
Any supporting documents should be attached to the application using the file upload function below.
File Upload

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Efforts made to obtain funding from other sources.

The Trust, having limited resources, expects Applicants to have:
- made full use of all potential RFCA and military funding sources available, and
- to have approached other relevant charities & organisations – eg. Ulysses Trust; Fundfinder.org.uk; charitiesdirect.com; trustfunding.org.uk; Sport England
Have applications for funding been made to other grant aiding organisations?*

YesNo
If not, why not?
If yes, please state:
To whom:
Amount of grant awarded/applied for:
What result? Or, if pending, when do you expect to receive the decision:
Please specify from which sources the balance of the funding requirement is to be met, and how much from each source.
Personal contributions:
Military sources:
Sponsorship and any other:
SECTION 3: Grant Beneficiaries
IMPORTANT

Grants will not be awarded where there are no beneficiaries indicated in the section below.

Of those participating/benefitting, state how many serve in units/sub-units located in counties as shown:
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Berks, Dorset, Surrey, West Sussex & Wilts
Officers (HIOW)*
Officers (BDSWW)*
Officers total
Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers (HIOW)*
Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers (BDSWW)*
Cadet Forces Volunteers total
WO/SNCOs (HIOW)*
WO/SNCOs (BDSWW)*
WO/SNCOs total
Other Ranks (HIOW)*
Other Ranks (BDSWW)*
Other Ranks total
Cadets (HIOW)*
Cadets (BDSWW)*
Cadets total
BEFORE YOU MOVE ONTO THE NEXT SECTION

Please make sure you have entered beneficiary numbers in the boxes above. Grant applications will not be considered if there are no beneficiaries.
SECTION 4: Bank Details
If you are awarded a grant, payment will be made by direct bank transfer to Unit Accounts only. Please provide the following information:
Account name:*
Bank:*
Sort code:*
Account number:*
Please confirm that you have read and understood the Grant Giving Policy available at www.connaught-trust.co.uk/grant-applications
I have read the Grant Giving Policy:*

YesNo
Feedback and Publicity
How did you hear about The Connaught Trust? Please tick as many that apply:*

FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitter/XGoogle SearchWord of MouthI saw an advert in a magazineI've submitted an application beforeWe received/saw your details on a Connaught Trust mugOther
The Trustees like to receive to feedback on the impact of their grant as this helps to promote the objectives and activity of the Trust. Feedback is used on our website and in a range of publications as well as on marketing materials and social media posts.

More details can be found at www.connaught-trust.co.uk/media
I confirm that we will provide a written report and selection of images to demonstrate the impact of the grant, if this application is successful*

YesNo
I understand and agree that the feedback provided will be used by The Connaught Trust in news stories, a variety of online and printed resources, and on social media.*

YesNo
We like to follow and share your posts on social media and ask you to do the same. Please provide your website and social media links below:
Website address
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter/X
SECTION 5: Authorisation

This form needs to be authorised by by an officer not below the equivalent rank of Major. When the form is ready to be authorised, please scroll down and SAVE the form. You will receive an email with a link which you can forward on and allow it to be completed and authorised before submitting.
Please confirm this application has the required approval before you proceed*

YesNo
Please confirm the rank, full name and role or position of the person who has approved this submission*
SIGNATURE REQUIRED - you must put a signature in the box below for your application to be accepted (use your mouse or touchscreen to write your signature as best you can):*

Clear
NAME OF SIGNATORY - please type your name below as part of your electronic signature and authorisation:*

Rank/TitleFirst NameLast Name
On behalf of (please enter unit name)*
I hereby agree that the information given is true, accurate and complete as of the date of this application submission.*

YES
Date of application*

DayMonthYear
SAVING & SIGNING THIS FORM

Click SAVE to receive an email with a link to allow you to continue the form later. Use the SAVE option to send a form for authorisation. Only click SUBMIT APPLICATION NOW when the form is completed in full. When you submit the email address supplied in the CONTACT INFORMATION section at the top of this page will receive a copy of the completed form. If you have any queries please email enquiries@connaught-trust.co.uk
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THE CONNAUGHT TRUST GRANT APPLICATION FORM

SECTION 1: Contact Information

SECTION 2: Grant Information

SECTION 3: Grant Beneficiaries

SECTION 4: Bank Details

Feedback and Publicity

SECTION 5: Authorisation

SAVING & SIGNING THIS FORM