STOKE CITY have launched a major community initiative which will make a difference to the lives of many local people.
The Stoke City Community Fund will become the focus of their charitable activities over the course of the coming season.
The Fund is a grants scheme which will fund small, local community-based projects in Staffordshire and South Cheshire.
City hold a number of fund-raising activities over the course of the season including the Chairman's Annual Charity Ball which has generated significant sums of money for the nominated charities in that particular season.
Now though, it will be local groups, projects, community groups and self-help organisations who will benefit from this new Fund which has been set up to build upon excellent work already undertaken in the community.
"This is an excellent way in which we can help a wide range of projects within the community and in doing so extend upon the work which improves the lives of many local people," said City's Head of Community Adrian Hurst.
"Grants of up to £1,000 will be issued each month and in order to be eligible for such funding organisations must demonstrate a genuine community focused projects and complete our short application process."
He added: "Wherever possible, we are looking to support projects that are original and innovative. A considerable amount of emphasis will go on funding projects which provide long term benefits to the local community.
"The money can be used for anything from equipment to event costs, help towards rent or fixtures, sport or computer equipment. The Club will be happy to provide clarification about what it can be used for if you need it."
Applications can be submitted by using the downloadable form which is attached with the panel of judges sitting once a month.
The grants are available between £100 and £1,000, but newly-formed groups can only apply for funding of up to £500.
The Community Fund has a limited amount of money, so in some cases a donation may be made towards funding of a project.
*To make an application for a grant, click HERE.
CHARITY DONATIONS
How does an individual or organisation apply for a charity donation?
All charity requests received during a month will be placed into our monthly charity draw. To qualify for our monthly charity draw you will be required to complete all the fields on our online charity request form and register your form. All requests must be registered through our online system at least 24 hours before the last Friday of each month.
Each month we will give away the following prizes:
- A personalised signed shirt from one of our first team squad members
- A personalised signed ball from one of our first team squad members
- Ten pairs of tickets to a nominated fixture
- Two pairs of 1863 Lounge tickets to a nominated fixture
- A behind the scenes ground tour of the Britannia Stadium for up to six people
All prizes relating to a fixture are valid for one game only and are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
The winners once known will be contacted with further details. Due to the amount of requests we receive, we will only notify the winners of each draw. We do not roll forward the applications, however, if you wish to apply again, you are most welcome.
*To view the charity application form, click HERE.
