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EWCT SMALL GRANT SCHEME 2015, SUPPORT BY WAITROSE

Date: 16th January 2015

- which is now open to applications

Please find attached and below short summary details of the EWCT Small Grant Scheme 2015, support by Waitrose which is now open to applications.

The EWCT SGS 2015 Scheme will focus on supporting clubs .... ‘To make small changes which will improve their long term sustainability’ and/or to ‘Increase the number of games played’
The scheme is open for applications and will close on Friday March 6^th. Any applications received after this date or submitted incomplete will not be processed.
The LCB will then undertake a decision making process and submit applications to ECB for processing no later than Friday 20^th March.
Clubs who received an award from EWCT SGS 2014 are not eligible to reapply in 2015.
Successful Clubs will be expected to complete the project/purchase within four months of the date of the offer letter.

Please consider that the LCB have a limited budget towards the overall scheme in 2015.

Please post or email your application along with 2 x Quotes to myself at Emirates Old Trafford (Address below).

Please ensure you read the Guidance Notes very carefully before submitting your application. If you have any doubt about the project eligibility once you have read the documents please give Paul Bryson a call.

Link to article on the LCB website: http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/index.php?news=4577

Paul Bryson

Clubs & Leagues Manager

Lancashire Cricket Board

Emirates Old Trafford

Manchester

M16 0PX

(Mob) 077649 22839

(Ph) 0161 868 6857

pbryson@lccc.co.uk // www.lancashirecricket.co.uk

SMALL GRANT SCHEME 2015

Guidance Notes for Cricket Clubs

1. Aim

1.1 The aim of the ‘EWCT Small Grant Scheme 2015 – Supported by Waitrose’ is to create a sustainable future for affiliated cricket clubs. The Scheme will support clubs to make small changes to improve their long term sustainability and/or to increase the number of games played.

1.2 Funding for the Scheme will come from the EWCT, Sport England and Waitrose.

2. Applicant Eligibility

2.1 The Scheme is open to all affiliated Cricket Clubs (subject to County Cricket Board [CCB] support).

2.2 Clubs will need to have the following:

• A Constitution

• Valid Buildings, Contents & Public Liability Insurance

• Security of Tenure

2.3 Clubs which received an award from the EWCT Small Grant Scheme 2014 are not eligible to reapply

in 2015.

3. Eligible Projects

The purchase of any relevant products or materials (and associated professional labour costs) under the following project themes:

3.1 Covers

• Flat Sheet Covers

• Bowlers Run-up and Side Sheets

• Water removal equipment (only when combined with the purchase of covers)

• Mobile Covers

3.2 Kitchen / Social Area – NEW for 2015 - Supported by Waitrose

Fixtures and fittings, including but not limited to:

• Cabinets / Units

• Worktops / sinks / taps

• Electrical appliances (White Goods / Drinks Coolers / Extractors etc)

• Furniture – tables / chairs

• Tiling / Splash Backs

3.3 Outdoor Social Area – NEW for 2015 - Supported by Waitrose

Building materials and associated items, including but not limited to:

• Patio or Decking area

• BBQ (fixed not portable)

• Furniture – tables / chairs

3.4 Energy Consumption

Energy efficient / energy saving devices or systems, including but not limited to:

• Insulation (roof and / or walls)

• Double / Triple Glazing

• Heating systems e.g. boilers, radiators, thermostats

• Solar Panel Electricity (Photovoltaic) systems or Solar Water Heating systems

• Lighting

3.5 Water Consumption

Water consumption / water saving devices or systems, including but not limited to:

• Rain water harvesting / conservation systems including water collection systems

• Flush reduction toilets / devices

• Aeration devices e.g. water saving shower heads or taps

• Reduced tap flow devices e.g. self-closing (non-concussive) taps / showers

3.6 Flood Defence Measures

4. Ineligible Projects

• Pavilion and communal changing facilities

• Non-turf practice facilities

• Fine turf works

• Land purchases

• Drainage schemes

• Machinery – Mowers / Rollers / Aerators etc.

• Score Boards / Boxes

• Sight Screens

• Ball-Stop Netting

• Audio / Visual Equipment

Note: If funding is required for any of these projects, please contact your CCB for advice.

5. Amount of Award

5.1 Between £1,000 (min) and £4,000 (max) per application.

5.2 When calculating the total project / purchase cost, delivery and VAT should be included.

5.3 The award may not be used to retrospectively fund projects / purchases.

6. Partnership Funding

6.1 Aminimum of 10% partnership funding will be required from the Club.

6.2 Partnership funding is the difference between the project / purchase cost and the amount of award.

It can be sourced from club funds, other grant bodies or sponsorship etc. In-kind contributions will

not be considered.

6.3 Partnership funding may also be provided by way of a loan from the EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme.

Further details can be found at www.ecb.co.uk/loans

6.4 Excluding Section 6.3 (above), the Scheme cannot be partnered with any other ECB or EWCT capital funding programme.

Note: Successful Clubs will be expected to complete the project / purchase within four months of the date of the Offer Letter so should not apply until they have sufficient partnership funding, or a reasonable expectation of obtaining sufficient partnership funding, to proceed within the timeframe.