Waterloo Housing Association
New Community Fund

In joining the Waterloo Housing Group, a commitment was given to residents that savings made through the group structure would be used to benefit residents. To demonstrate that commitment a new Community Fund has been established to help members of a community develop projects that make a positive difference to that community. The project must involve and /or benefit Waterloo residents and priorities for funding will be considered by Waterloo Residents Association. Grants of up to £1000 are available.

We welcome applications from any group working within a community that includes Waterloo residents, who have an idea or project which will benefit the community. We particularly welcome applications that encourage people to get involved and work together within the community.

Our priorities for 2010 are
Services and activities that help prevent debt, provide financial advice and reduce poverty
Activities and services for young people and children
Activities and services for older people
Activities and services to help people access paid employment

We will not fund applications for services that are the responsibility of the local authority or other mainstream services and we won't fund individuals.

The maximum amount of funding for any one group or project is £1000 in any year. Applications will first be considered by Waterloo Residents Association who will recommend to Waterloo's board (through the Residents Consultative Panel) which projects should be approved.

All applications for a Grant must be made on the official form

For further information contact WRA on 0800 073 0381 or Gemma Bayliss on 01562 755147.