The Main Fund
Please read the following information on the Fund below. Expression of Interest Forms can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Info for Applicants for the Main Fund
Within the Company and Charity objectives, (available here What We Do | Western Isles Development Trust),the Board’s current main focus is to assist projects which will:
(i) Support the alleviation of fuel poverty, and (ii) Promote renewable energy schemes.
The Trust is currently inviting applications for funding that will specifically meet either or both of those criteria and at least one of the Company and Charity Objectives.
Please also note the following:
1. Applicants must be properly constituted community groups.
2. Initial enquiries are to be made through the downloadable Enquiry Form which can be forwarded to applications@widt.co.uk The form should contain the basic information about the project, the applicant, timescales, and how it meets the criteria of WIDT.
3. After submitting the Enquiry Form and if your project appears to be eligible for funding, you will be invited to complete an application form. This does not guarantee funding.
4. Where projects are ineligible, feedback will be provided and where appropriate, advice offered to redevelop the project and/or advise on other sources of funding.
5. The completed application will be presented to the Board of Directors who will consider it against set criteria. The Board aims to meet on a monthly basis to consider applications.
6. All approvals will be made available in the public domain, promoted on social media, our website, and a press release as appropriate.
7. Projects should acknowledge support from WIDT on any documentation or publicity material.
8. Successful applicants will be provided with a funding agreement which the successful applicant must return before commencing work on the project.
9. Claims must be made within two years of the project approval.
10. Applicants are to inform WIDT on applications@widt.co.uk of any changes to the project or delays that may occur. Please note that some changes may require WIDT approval.
11. The following are ineligible for funding:
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- Applications that are not from community groups
- Projects that do not benefit the WIDT area.
- Organisations that do not have a constitution or formally recognised structure.
- The advancement of politics or religion.
- The repayment of loans or debts.
- VAT that is recoverable by whatever means.
- Costs already incurred or activities that will take place before a decision is made (retrospective funding).
- Payments towards activities generally understood to be the exclusive responsibility of statutory authorities.
- Activities that are contrary to the interests or objectives of WID
12. Applications must demonstrate that match funding has been, or will be, secured from other sources to cover at least 50% of the total project cost, unless exceptional circumstances can be evidenced.
In order for your application to be considered as soon as possible, please submit your completed form by 4pm on the second last Thursday of the month (Board Meetings are held on the last Thursday of any given month).