The Connaught Trust Grant Application Form

GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Charity No: 1179469
Support is provided for reservists as well as army cadets, sea cadets, air cadets and combined cadet forces. This can help with activities and equipment such as:
- Adventure Training Expeditions
- Summer Camps
- Battlefield Tours
- Classroom Equipment
- Modern Technological Equipment
- Sports Equipment
- Military Equipment
- Training Equipment
- Improvements to existing facilities
- Transport
- Competitions and Events
HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM

The form is structured in order to capture all the information we need in order to consider your application in line with the objectives of the trust. It is vital that you provide this information so that the trustees can understand the potential impact and benefit of the grant money, and decide which applications will be awarded funding.

SAVING PROGRESS

You can SAVE this form at any time using the button at the bottom of this page, and return to continue it later. Each time you SAVE, you will receive an email with a link to allow you to access the form to continue inputting information.

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

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 for applicant

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:
Rank/Title of Applicant
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Position in Unit
Important address information:

We accept grant applications from Reserve and Cadet units across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex. It is essential that the applicant unit is located within a county that we support. Applications with addresses outside these counties will not be considered.
Which county is your unit located in?
Address of Unit

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town/CityState / Province

Post Code
Phone Number
E-mail Address
GDPR Consent:
SECTION 2: Grant Information
Nature of application (please tick all that apply)

Other
Grant Application Title/Brief Summary
Please state date(s) and location, if relevant:
Please outline the purpose for which the grant is required (please expand/explain any acronyms or abbreviations in full).

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What impact will this grant have, if awarded? Please outline the anticipated impact on outcomes for individuals, on military efficiency, skills, adult volunteers or on the unit as a whole. Please note: you will be required to provide feedback in relation to these anticipated outcomes in the form of a report with photos/videos.
Amount of grant you wish to apply for from The Connaught Trust:
Total estimated cost of the entire activity/project/purchase:
Give a brief breakdown of the costs:
Please specify from which other sources the funding requirement is to be met, and how much from each source.
Any unit contributions?
This could include unit fundraising activities and unit funds. If none, enter 0.
Any personal contributions?
This could include parental/individual contributions. If none, enter 0.
Please provide further details of unit, personal and other contributions if required:
Efforts made to obtain funding from other sources, including any sponsorship.

The Trust, having limited resources, expects applicants to have:
- made full use of all potential RFCA or other military funding sources available, and
- 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 and/or sponsors?
If yes, please give details below to include which organisations/sponsors you have approached, how much funding you have applied for and the result, or if pending, when you expect to receive the decision:
If no, please explain why you have not applied for funding from other grant aiding organisations/sponsors:
Please upload any supporting documentation for your application and the associated cost (such as quotations, invoices, booking information etc.)

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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/Business/School Accounts only. Grants will not be made to personal accounts.

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:
Feedback and Publicity
The Trustees require 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, in a range of publications, marketing materials and social media.

More details can be found at www.connaught-trust.co.uk/feedback-and-publicity
I confirm that we will provide a written report and videos/photos to demonstrate the impact of the grant, if this application is successful.
I understand that the provision of feedback is a requirement of the grant and failure to provide feedback may affect any future applications.
I understand and agree that the feedback provided may be used by The Connaught Trust in news stories, a variety of online and printed resources, and on social media.
Please provide your website and social media links below:
Website address
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter/X
How did you hear about The Connaught Trust? Please tick as many that apply:

Other
SECTION 5: Authorisation
Every application requires authorisation/sign off by an officer not below the equivalent rank of Major or some other person with higher authority.

The authorising person below cannot be the same as the applicant: {ranktitleOf} {applicantName}.

The authorising person should be appropriate and have authority to approve this application and must be in a more senior role than the applicant. For example, in CCFs the authorising person could be the unit commander, headteacher or chair of governors. In cadet units the authorising person could be the CO/OC, chairman, treasurer or headquarters commander.
SENDING THIS FORM FOR AUTHORISATION

To send this form for authorisation, scroll to the bottom and click SAVE. You will receive an email with a link which you can forward to your authorising person to allow them to open the form to complete this final section. Only press SUBMIT when the form is completed in full.
NAME OF AUTHORISING PERSON - please type your name below as part of your electronic signature and authorisation:

Rank/TitleFirst NameLast Name
Role
E-mail Address
Contact details of the higher authority (unit name and address):
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):
I hereby agree that the information given is true, accurate and complete as of the date of this application submission.
Date of application

DayMonthYear
SAVING THIS FORM

Click SAVE to receive an email with a link to allow you to continue the form later - you can also forward the link to your authorising person to access the form and complete their details. If you have any queries please email enquiries@connaught-trust.co.uk.
COMPLETING THIS FORM

Only click SUBMIT APPLICATION NOW when the form is completed in full. When you press 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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GRANT APPLICATION FORM

SECTION 1: Contact information for applicant

SECTION 2: Grant Information

SECTION 3: Grant Beneficiaries

SECTION 4: Bank Details

Feedback and Publicity

SECTION 5: Authorisation

SENDING THIS FORM FOR AUTHORISATION

SAVING THIS FORM

COMPLETING THIS FORM