The Councillor Big Society Fund

What is it?

‘The Councillor Big Society Fund’ allows all 77 County Councillor within Lincolnshire to make awards of funding to a range of local groups/organisations. Each Councillor will have a set amount that he/she can award from the scheme each financial year.

It enhances the ability of Councillors, as democratically elected representatives, to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of their local communities.

Funding is awarded by individual County Councillors at their discretion and should be to groups/organisations that will use the award to make a positive change in the local area and/or benefit the wider community.

How does the fund work?

For the financial year of 2011 to 2012 all 77 County Councillors have up to £2,000 to award to local groups and good causes. This fund is intended to run for two years until 2013.

The decision to make an award of funding is made by individual Councillors. Local groups interested in this fund should make contact with their local County Councillor to discuss further.

To find your local County Councillor please click on the link at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively groups can make suggestions of awards to be made and these will be passed on to the most appropriate Councillor(s). To make a suggestion you can contact the council’s Customer Service Centre on Telephone: 01522 782060.

We aim to respond to any suggestions received within 3 weeks although this may vary when we are experiencing a higher demand.

More detailed information about how this fund operates is available in the ‘Guidance Notes’. These can be viewed in the Downloads tab section on this webpage.

Who can receive an award?

The following types of groups and organisations will be eligible to receive an award:

• Community/voluntary Groups
• Registered Charities (local or local branches)
• Parish or Town Councils
• Faith or Belief Groups/organisations
• Community Interest Companies
• Schools

Who cannot receive an award?

The following type of groups and organisations will not be eligible to receive an award:

• Individuals
• Businesses
• Local Authorities
• District or Borough Councils
• National Charities operating outside Lincolnshire

What do groups need to receive an award?

To receive an award of funding a group must have an established bank account in the full name of the group/organisation.

Other arrangements may be available for local groups without bank accounts such as being able to purchase equipment on their behalf. To find out more information about this option please contact and discuss with your local County Councillor.

All groups that are given an award must be able to comply fully with the Terms and Conditions of this scheme. A copy of this document is available to download from the Downloads tab at the top of this webpage. 

Contacts

This fund is a County Councillor led scheme. If you have any queries about a possible award you should make contact with your local County Councillor.

If you have any other queries you can contact the Customer Service Centre on Telephone 01522 782060.