Fund Key Dates: | |
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Date Opens: | 10.00am Monday 6th November 2023 |
Date Closes: | NEW CLOSING DATE: 12 Noon Wednesday 6th December 2023 |
Current Status: | Closed for Applications |
The Community Festivals Fund Application Form is used to apply for financial support from Derry City and Strabane District Council.
The fund was established in recognition of the potential contribution that festivals can make to communities, to the local economy and wider Government policy priorities. The primary purpose of the community festivals fund is to improve the capacity of community festivals and make them less reliant on public funding. The fund enables community organisations to celebrate their cultural identity and to strengthen community relations.
Part of this Fund also includes the Christmas Events Fund. This fund is focused on bringing communities together and creating the space for shared inclusive celebration around the Christmas period, while creating a memorable experience. It must provide quality Christmas programming which complements the overall city and district offer.
Applicants may apply to the Christmas Events Fund for an amount from £1,000 and up to £3,000. However, only one successful application (regardless of amount) can be held by any group in the current 2024/25 financial year. The Christmas events fund will prioritise allocation to at least one event per District Electoral Area (DEA) based on eligible applications. In the event that there are no applications from any DEA the funds will be allocated into the main Community Festival Fund as happened in the previous year.
A community Festival is a series of events with a common theme and delivered within a defined time period. It is developed from within a community and should celebrate and positively promote what the community represents.
Community festivals are about participation, involvement and the creation of a sense of identity and are important in contributing to the social well-being of a community.
They must be initiated and led by a community organisation or a community led partnership. It is not enough to run a festival for a community, the community must play a strong part in the development and delivery of the festival and have ownership of it.
This is a competitive scheme and applications will be determined on the basis of merit.
Applications to this scheme will be open to all festivals that can meet the core criteria of the scheme irrespective of whether they are established or emerging events.
Festivals will continue to be able to apply to other sources of public support.
All festivals must demonstrate their commitment to promoting social cohesion, social inclusion, equality of opportunity and good relations.
Festivals should contribute to the promotion of a positive image of Northern Ireland and organisers must take steps to avert anti-social behaviour.
Organisations in receipt of public funding must comply with all statutory obligations regarding the delivery of and access to their events.
Festival organisations will make every effort to increase capacity within the community through e.g. skills training and volunteering.
Festival organisations will be expected to make efforts to maximise income through ticket sales and sponsorship. They should develop a plan to improve their sustainability and reduce reliance on public funding.
It is a prime responsibility of Government to ensure the proper and efficient use of and the accountability of public monies. To this end, festivals will be required to provide relevant supporting information when applying for funding.
Festival organisations will be required to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of their festival and that public funding is put to good use and shows a positive and measurable impact on the local community or economy.
The following are the Community Festival/Events key criteria:
These Guidance Notes explain how to complete the Application Form and who you can contact for additional help with your application.
The following are the Community Festival/Events key criteria:
Before you can submit an application you must first complete the questions below to see if you are eligible. Only if you are eligible can you proceed to submit an application for funding.
Question | Answer | Outcome |
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Q.1 Has your Festival already taken place? | Yes No | |
Q.2 Does your Festival have a Committee? | Yes No | |
Q.3 Is your Festival committee a Constituted Group and adhere to the requirements of the governing document? | Yes No | |
Q.4 Is your group a 'Not for Profit' Organisation? | Yes No | |
Q.5 Are your beneficiaries from the Derry City and Strabane District Council areas? | Yes No | |
Q.6 Does your group have up to date accounts duly certified by a qualified Accountant from one of the following accounting bodies: A.C.C.A or C.I.M.A or C.I.P.F.A. or I.C.A? | Yes No | |
Q.7 Does your group have current Public Liability Insurance which will cover the proposed festival? | Yes No | |
Q.8 Will your Festival involve working with children/young people or vulnerable adults? | Yes No | |
Q.9 Will your Festival promote a primarily political or religious purpose? | Yes No | |
Q.10 Will your group submit a Festival Risk Assessment and Festival Plan to Derry City and Strabane District Council for approval by the Safety Advisory Group six weeks in advance of your event? | Yes No | |
Q.11 Is your Festival committed to good relations, equal opportunities and Section 75 Legislation in terms of Policies and the delivery of services? | Yes No | |
Q.12 Is any part of funding applied for going towards repayments of debts, retrospective grants or capital build expenditure? | Yes No | |
Q.13 Does your application include funding salaries? | Yes No | |
Q.14 Is your Festivals primary objective to raise money for charity? | Yes No |
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Reference Number: | Generated Upon Submission |
Name of Group / Festival: * | |
Group / Festival Address and Postcode: * | |
Festival Title: * | |
Main Contact Name: * | |
Position: | |
Contact Address and Postcode: * (for all correspondence) |
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Contact Telephone Number: * | |
Contact Mobile Number: * | |
Email Address: * |
Super Output Area | Cateogry | NI Rank | Points | Rural Area Points | Mixed Urban/Rural Points | ||
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1 | East | Urban | 1 | 10 | |||
2 | Crevagh 2 | Urban | 3 | 10 | |||
3 | Strand 1 | Urban | 5 | 10 | |||
4 | The Diamond | Urban | 6 | 10 | |||
5 | Creggan Central 1 | Urban | 10 | 10 | |||
6 | Brandywell | Urban | 13 | 10 | |||
7 | Shantallow West 1 | Urban | 19 | 10 | |||
8 | Culmore 2 | Urban | 22 | 10 | |||
9 | Shantallow West 2 | Urban | 27 | 10 | |||
10 | Creggan South | Urban | 33 | 10 | |||
11 | Ballycolman | Urban | 37 | 10 | |||
12 | Ebrington 2 | Urban | 38 | 10 | |||
13 | Clondermot 1 | Urban | 43 | 10 | |||
14 | Westland | Urban | 45 | 10 | |||
15 | Shantallow West 3 | Urban | 51 | 10 | |||
16 | Carnhill 2 | Urban | 59 | 10 | |||
17 | Rosemount | Urban | 68 | 10 | |||
18 | Creggan Central 2 | Urban | 69 | 10 | |||
19 | Shantallow East | Urban | 86 | 10 | |||
20 | Glenderg | Rural | 90 | 9 | 2 | ||
21 | Altnagelvin 1 | Urban | 101 | 9 | |||
22 | Culmore 3 | Urban | 130 | 9 | |||
23 | North | Urban | 141 | 9 | |||
24 | Crevagh 1 | Mixed urban/rural | 142 | 9 | 1.5 | ||
25 | Springtown 1 | Urban | 144 | 9 | |||
26 | Dunnamanagh | Rural | 148 | 9 | 2 | ||
27 | Crevagh 3 | Urban | 149 | 9 | |||
28 | Castlederg | Rural | 152 | 9 | 2 | ||
29 | Victoria | Urban | 153 | 9 | |||
30 | Finn | Rural | 166 | 9 | 2 | ||
31 | West 2 | Urban | 170 | 9 | |||
32 | Sion Mills | Rural | 175 | 9 | 2 | ||
33 | Enagh 1 | Rural | 180 | 8 | 2 | ||
34 | Beechwood | Urban | 196 | 8 | |||
35 | Newtownstewart | Rural | 201 | 8 | 2 | ||
36 | West 1 | Urban | 205 | 8 | |||
37 | Carnhill 1 | Urban | 226 | 8 | |||
38 | Foyle Springs 2 | Urban | 229 | 8 | |||
39 | South 1 | Urban | 236 | 8 | |||
40 | Banagher | Rural | 245 | 8 | 2 | ||
41 | Victoria Bridge | Rural | 266 | 8 | 2 | ||
42 | Lisnagelvin 1 | Urban | 274 | 7 | |||
43 | Newbuildings 1 | Rural | 278 | 7 | 2 | ||
44 | Caw | Urban | 287 | 7 | |||
45 | Slievekirk | Rural | 299 | 7 | 2 | ||
46 | Culmore 4 | Urban | 300 | 7 | |||
47 | Plumbridge | Rural | 304 | 7 | 2 | ||
48 | Shantallow West 4 | Urban | 327 | 7 | |||
49 | Clare | Rural | 333 | 7 | 2 | ||
50 | Claudy 2 | Rural | 340 | 7 | 2 | ||
51 | Artigarvan | Rural | 376 | 6 | 2 | ||
52 | Strand 2 | Urban | 405 | 6 | |||
53 | Kilfennan 2 | Urban | 415 | 6 | |||
54 | Ebrington 1 | Urban | 416 | 6 | |||
55 | Pennyburn 1 | Urban | 419 | 6 | |||
56 | Eglinton1 | Rural | 421 | 6 | 2 | ||
57 | Hollymount 1 | Rural | 470 | 5 | 2 | ||
58 | South 2 | Urban | 477 | 5 | |||
59 | Claudy 1 | Rural | 490 | 5 | 2 | ||
60 | Lisnagelvin 2 | Urban | 513 | 5 | |||
61 | Altnagelvin 3 | Urban | 525 | 5 | |||
62 | Altnagelvin 2 | Urban | 545 | 4 | |||
63 | Springtown 2 | Urban | 578 | 4 | |||
64 | Hollymount 2 | Mixed urban/rural | 603 | 4 | 1.5 | ||
65 | Ballynashallog 1 | Urban | 621 | 4 | |||
66 | Kilfennan 1 | Urban | 630 | 3 | |||
67 | Clondermot 2 | Urban | 633 | 3 | |||
68 | Enagh 2 | Mixed urban/rural | 634 | 3 | 1.5 | ||
69 | Eglinton 2 | Rural | 636 | 3 | 2 | ||
70 | Culmore 1 | Rural | 650 | 3 | 2 | ||
71 | Foyle Springs 1 | Urban | 713 | 2 | |||
72 | Culmore 5 | Rural | 738 | 2 | 2 | ||
73 | Newbuildings 2 | Mixed urban/rural | 739 | 2 | 1.5 | ||
74 | Pennyburn 2 | Urban | 755 | 2 | |||
75 | Ballynashallog 2 | Urban | 808 | 1 | |||
Total Points: 0.00 |
Expenditure Details | Itemised Costs (In £) | Total Costs (£) | Amount Required from DCSDC (£) | Who will fund remainder |
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Total | £ | £ |
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Amount Secured (£): | |
Amount Pending (£): |
Current Chairperson: * | |
Date: * |
Current Secretary or Treasurer: * | |
Date: * |
We will be in touch, when we have reviewed your application.
Good Luck with your Application!