Pop up Grants

QPCC’s Pop-up Grant provides up to £300 to residents who wish to run events and small projects in Queen’s Park. Pop-up Grants can fund street parties, workshops, film screenings and other activities that align with the Council’s Grant themes:

• Benefitting the health and well-being of residents
• Supporting parents, children and young people
• Supporting adult learning (for example, ESOL classes)
• Improving the quality of life for older residents
• Supporting individuals in becoming self-employed or getting back into employment
• Improving environmental conditions in Queen’s Park
• Supporting resident-led campaigns to address priority issues
• Promoting community cohesion

The Grant is also useful for trialling projects or testing ideas that applicants can later propose to QPCC’s Community Grants Programme for funding. 

Who can apply?

Applicants to the Pop-up Grant must be residents of Queen’s Park, Westminster or groups running not-for-profit projects and events in Queen’s Park, Westminster. Please note that the Council cannot fund staff/worker costs for applications to the Pop-up Grants Programme.Initiatives can be open to the entire community or target specific groups, e.g. children or older people.

How much can you apply for?

You can apply for any amount up to £300. Please note applications to the Pop-up Grant cannot apply for funding towards staff/workers costs. cannot apply for

When to apply?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, applicants should apply at least three weeks before the proposed project/event date, allowing time for the application to be reviewed and a decision to be made.

NOTE: QPCC’S POP-UP GRANT PROGRAMME  IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.

How to apply?

First, all applicants must read the Grants Guidelines for more information about eligibility and the terms and conditions of the Pop-up Grant Programme. Applicants can then apply by completing the Application form below, or by downloading and submitting a paper copy to the QPCC office: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL.

Application Process

Applications to the Pop-up Grants Programme are accessed by the Council’s Proper Officer, who makes the decision and reports it to the Council at the next Council Meeting.

Monitoring 

Following the event or project, applicants must provide a brief written report on the event, including photos and receipts of spending. We also ask that QPCC Officers and Councillors are invited to attend the event, if appropriate.

Support

Applicants can receive support from the Council’s Community Development Officer to write their application. Other forms of support are also available to successful applicants at the discretion of the Proper Officer, including poster design, printing, sponsorship letter writing and help on the event day.

Pop-up Grants Application Form

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Number *

Address *

What is the tile of your project? *

Describe your project and your project aims. *

150 word

Where did the idea of your project come from? Have any residents expressed interest or support for your project? *

150 words

Who are your target audience, and how many will benefit from your project? *

150 words

What is the proposed date and time of your event? *

How will your event be promoted? *

50 words

What is the total cost of your event? *

How much are you requesting from the Pop-up Grants programme? *

If the total cost of the project is more than you are requesting form QPCC, please explain how the remainder will be funded. *

50 words

Please outline how the requested funds will be spent. Include the name and quantity of each item, an outline of how it will be used for/during the project and the total cost. *

150 words

Please provide your bank account details. Including: Name of the bank/ building society, Name on the Account, Account number and Sort code.

Declarations *

• I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of funding as outlined in the QPCC Community Grants Programme: Guidelines, terms and conditions approved by Queen’s Park Community Council.
• The above information is accurate and has been completed to the best of my knowledge
• My planned event, activity or project will be not-for-profit and is intended primarily to benefit the residents of Queen’s Park, Westminster.
• I understand that all funds if not spent on the purpose for which they are granted must be returned to the Community Council.
• I consent for my name and / or organisation to be used in QPCC publications that list QPCC grant funding awards.

Consent for further communication : An important part of the council’s role is to keep people informed about our activities and projects, and how we spend public money. In order to share information with you, we need your consent. Please confirm your consent to our use of your contact information for this purpose below. *

• I give consent to be added to the QPCC mailing list to receive e-newsletters and updates to keep informed of news and events from QPCC and other local organisations, as well as what’s going on in Queen’s Park.
• I would like to receive communications by email.
• I would like to receive communications by mobile phone including text messages and WhatsApp.

You can find out more about how we use your data from our “Privacy Notice” which is available from our website www.queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk or from the Community Council office. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by contacting the council office. We look forward to hearing about your idea!

What grant theme(s) does your project, activity or event meet? *

• • Benefitting the health and well-being of local residents
• • Supporting parents, children and young people
• • Supporting adult learning (for example ESOL costs)
• • Improving quality of life for older residents
• • Supporting individuals in becoming self-employed or in getting back into employment
• • Improving environmental conditions in Queen’s Park
• • Supporting resident-led campaigns to address priority issues
• • Promoting community cohesion

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