Grant application form

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Church or Chapel Name *

Church or Chapel Address *

Postcode or grid reference *

Listing *

Is the church a member of Somerset Churches Trust? *

Population of Parish *

Church/chapel membership *

Average weekly attendance *

Brief description of project *

Has the project been approved by the appropriate statutory authority ? *

Type of Approval: *

(please supply evidence)

Cost of proposed works *

VAT *

Total cost of professional services *

Total cost of project, including professional fees and VAT: *

Estimate from architect or contractor must be provided.

Anticipated start date *

Duration *

Funds raised so far *

Grants obtained/promised value *

Other funds applied for *

Investments/trusts, etc - that can't be used: Amount: *

Reason *

Amount of grant requested from Somerset Churches Trust: *

FURTHER DETAILS

In order to help the trustees in their decision, please give the following information:

Details of repairs or improvements carried out within the last 5 years, please include total cost and funding: *

Details of any other commitments and responsibilities that might affect the applicant's financial position in the coming months, or any other matter the omission of which would make the application misleading: *

Any other supporting remarks: *

Please upload any supporting documents for your online application before you press Next.

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 10 files.

These can include:
1. Copy of DAC, Denominational Authority or Statutory Approval.
2 Specification and schedule of works (for requests in excess of £1,000 only).
3 Estimate of work or schedule with itemized prices.
4 Drawings or photographs of necessary works.
5 Photographs of church interiors and exteriors.
6 Any appeal or fund-raising literature.
(This information is required for grant purposes only)
Please add up to 10 files. If you need to send us further documents please email grantssecretary@somersetchurchestrust.org

PLEASE CHECK THAT ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN FULLY ANSWERED AND THAT ALL THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ENCLOSED:

1. Copy of DAC, Denominational Authority or Statutory Approval.
2 Specification and schedule of works (for requests in excess of £1,000 only).
3 Estimate of work or schedule with itemized prices.
4 Drawings or photographs of necessary works.
5 Photographs of church interiors and exteriors.
6 Any appeal or fund-raising literature.
(This information is required for grant purposes only)

AUTHENTICATION

Name of Minister in Charge: *

Name and address of contact: *

Church office held *

Tel no: *

Email *

Name and address of registered architect or chartered building surveyor responsible for the proposed work: *

Tel no: *

Email: *

DECLARATION:

We confirm that the proposed work has not been started and has the required faculty, similar certification, or statutory approval to cover the works.
We certify that the description and costs stated are a true summary of the proposed works, and that any significant changes to the project will be passed on to Somerset Churches Trust.
We acknowledge that Somerset Churches Trust does not, in offering a grant, accept responsibility for the choice of architect, surveyor, contractor or conservator, or for any specification provided thereby.
We confirm that Somerset Churches Trust shall not be held liable for any advice, act or omission of any Trustee or representative of the committee.
We confirm that the trustees will not be held responsible for any defective work or the standard of workmanship achieved.
We acknowledge that the decision of the Trustees is final and that they are not bound to enter into correspondence in respect of any decision.

WE CONFIRM THAT THIS APPLICATION IS MADE ON BEHALF, AND WITH THE FULL KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF: *

(Name of authorising church or chapel, PCC, council, management committee, etc:)

Signature of applicant (enter name) *

Date *

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