Grant Allocations

About the panel

All decisions on the allocation of funding are made by a panel of local volunteers who live, work or volunteer in the area of benefit for the fund.

Panel members usually meet four times a year to consider applications with one meeting dedicate to considering large applications over £10,000.

Each has knowledge, experience and an empathy for the third sector and the challenges facing community groups and organisation. To ensure a “joined up” approach to projects and regional initiatives we have a representative from each of the three Local Authorities, the county voluntary councils (FLVC, DVSC and CVSC) together with respected and motivated individuals with a lifetime of voluntary sector skills and practical experience.