Apply now to Community Chest Round 2

The second round of The Community Chest is offering £300,000 in funding for projects in Edmonton.

People can apply for a share of the funding from 1 April to 27 May 2025 to deliver projects in Edmonton that will benefit the community.

There are small and large grant sizes to apply for. Successful small grants will be awarded up to £10,000 and large grant applications will fund projects between £10,000 and £60,000.

All the details about how to apply are below, including the online web form application and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Webinar

The Meridian Water team will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 30 April from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The webinar is a great opportunity for anyone to ask questions about The Community Chest Round 2 to help them with their applications.

You can attend the Webinar by clicking this Microsoft Teams link on Wednesday 30 April from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Application – Overview

The purpose of this grant is to support not-for-profit groups or organisations to deliver a community benefit in one or all three of the Edmonton Wards (Lower Edmonton, Upper Edmonton, Edmonton Green).  This benefit should fall within the following categories:

• Improve a physical area within a community
• Improve an opportunity for local people i.e. around employment
• Improve life chances for young people
• Address health inequalities

There are two types of applications:

• Small Grant of up to £10,000
• Large Grant of between £10,000 and £60,000

To be eligible for a grant, applicants need to:

• Complete an application form including clear details of what the funds will be used for
• Provide supporting evidence
  • Group Terms of reference / Constitution / Annual report.
  • Company bank account information (funds will only be released to a company account).
  • Safeguarding documentation if the request relates to working with young people.

The application and all supporting documentation need to be submitted online using the webform link below by 27 May 2025.  Late applications will not be accepted.

The assessment process will take place across June and July, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2025. Please note that funding is limited and every application will be considered on its individual merits.  Successful applicants may not receive the full amount requested so please think about how you will complete your project if you do not receive the full amount.

Where bids are successful, applicants will need to keep us informed about the progress of their project once the funding has been made available. Successful bids will be published by the Council with projects tracked through their lifespan and further promotion and Public Relations undertaken. A monitoring and reporting schedule will be set out in full in the grant agreement for successful applicants.

Grant payments will be made as follows:

• Three quarters on the signing of a legally binding grant contract agreement
• Final quarter on receipt of evidence of expenditure, project delivery and monitoring visit at the end of the project.
• All work must have been completed and payments made by the end of March 2026.

All successful applicants will be required to promote the project and acknowledge the Council’s funding. This must be included in the promotion of their project and their work including photos or physical outputs.

There is no appeal process and the decision of the panel is final.

Example Projects:

Below is a list of example projects that could be considered.  Please do not feel constrained to this list, it is just to help you when considering your project.

• Improve a physical area within a community.
  • Addressing security and crime: improving the look and feel of local streets & the public realm or adapting an area to consider climate change.

• Improve an opportunity for local people particularly around employment.
  • Addressing equality, diversity and inclusion: considering projects that assist with  employment and skills issues, language barriers, upskilling and retraining programmes,

• Improve life chances for young people.
  • After school and homework clubs, work experience and placements, paid internships, enhanced and diversified education provision.

• Address health inequalities.
  • Extended health and wellbeing provision, healthy eating classes, exercise classes, activities for elderly residents, young mothers etc.

Webform Links

Large Grant Application Form between £10,000 and £60,000

Small Grant Application Form up to £10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Response
What is the purpose of the Meridian Water Community Chest Grant?	The purpose of the Meridian Water Community Chest Grant is to support not-for-profit groups or organisations to deliver a community benefit in one or all three of the Edmonton Wards (Lower Edmonton, Upper Edmonton, Edmonton Green). The benefits should fall within the following categories: improving a physical area within a community, improving opportunities for local people, improving life chances for young people, and addressing health inequalities.
What are the types of grants available?	There are two types of grants available: Small Grant: Up to £10,000. Large Grant: Between £10,000 and £60,000.
What are the eligibility criteria for the grants?	For Small Grants: Applicants can be small local groups and need to provide a term of reference and a project plan. For Large Grants: Applicants must be formally constituted, have undertaken delivery previously, and be based in an Edmonton Ward or have previously delivered community-facing work there.
What is the application process for the grants?	The application process for both small and large grants is open from 01 April 2025 to 27 May 2025. Applicants need to complete an application form (available on the website), provide supporting evidence, and submit all documentation to [email protected] by 17:00 on 27 May 2025.
My Organisation is not based in Edmonton, can I still apply?	The purpose of this grant is to support not-for-profit groups or organisations to deliver a community benefit in 1 or all 3 of the Edmonton Wards (Lower Edmonton, Upper Edmonton, Edmonton Green).  This benefit should fall within the following categories: – Improve a physical area within a community. – Improve an opportunity for local people i.e. around employment. – Improve life chances for young people. – Address health inequalities. Groups not based in Edmonton are still eligible to apply as long as the project they are proposing is based there and will lead to benefits for those communities.
What is the assessment process for the grants?	The assessment process will take place across June and July. A panel comprised of London Borough of Enfield Staff and elected members will assess and approve the applications. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2025.
When will applicants be informed of the outcome of their application?	All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2025.
How will the grant payments be made?	Grant payments will be made in two stages: 1. Three quarters of the grant amount will be paid on signing a legally binding grant contract agreement. 2. The final quarter will be paid on receipt of evidence of expenditure, project delivery, and a monitoring visit at the end of the project. All successful projects will have a monitoring visit. And all work must be completed and payments made by the end of March 2026.
What are some example projects that could be considered for the grants?	Example projects include: Improving a physical area within a community (e.g., addressing security and crime, improving the look and feel of local streets). Improving opportunities for local people (e.g., addressing employment and skills issues, language barriers). Improving life opportunities for young people (e.g., after school and homework clubs, work experience and placements). Addressing health inequalities (e.g., extended health and wellbeing provision, healthy eating classes).
What are the reporting requirements for successful applicants?	Successful applicants will need to keep the Council informed about the progress of their project. They will need to provide evidence of the spending via receipts, images, and supporting statements/testimonials. A monitoring and reporting schedule will be set out in the grant agreement.
Is there an appeal process for the grant decisions?	No, there is no appeal process, and the decision of the panel is final.
Who can apply for the Meridian Water Community Chest Grant?	Not-for-profit charities, groups/organisations that aim to deliver a community benefit in one or all three of the Edmonton Wards can apply for the grant.
What are the categories of benefits that the grant aims to support?	The grant aims to support benefits in the following categories: improving a physical area within a community, improving opportunities for local people, improving life chances for young people, and addressing health inequalities.
What is the deadline for submitting the grant application?	The deadline for submitting the grant application is 17:00 on 27 May 2025.
What supporting evidence is required for the grant application?	Applicants need to provide supporting evidence such as a project plan, terms of reference, and any other relevant documentation. All applications need to provide a terms of reference, company bank details and a safeguarding policy if applicable.
What are the key dates for the Meridian Water Community Chest Grant?	Key dates include: Application process open: 01 April 2025 Application deadline: 27 May 2025 Assessment process: June and July 2025 Outcome notification: End of August 2025
How can applicants submit their grant application?	Applicants can submit their grant application by completing the application form, providing supporting evidence, and submitting all documentation to [email protected] by the deadline.
What happens if the grant application is successful?	If the grant application is successful, the applicant will need to sign a legally binding grant contract agreement, provide evidence of expenditure and project delivery, and undergo a monitoring visit at the end of the project.
What happens if the grant application is unsuccessful?	If the grant application is unsuccessful, the applicant will be informed of the outcome by the end of August 2025. Unfortunately, there is no appeal process, and the decision of the panel is final. Applicants are encouraged to review the feedback provided and consider reapplying in any future rounds if applicable.
What are the criteria/how is a decision made on the awards?	The decision-making process for the Meridian Water Community Chest Grant awards involves several steps to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of each application. Here are the key details: Application Submission: Applicants must complete the application form, provide supporting evidence, and submit all documentation to [email protected] by 17:00 on 27 May 2025. Eligibility Check: The first step is to check if the applications meet the eligibility criteria. This includes ensuring that the applicants are not-for-profit groups or organisations and that the proposed projects deliver a community benefit within one or all three of the Edmonton Wards. Assessment Panel: A panel consisting of various representatives will assess the applications. The panel will review the applications based on several factors, including the clarity of the project plan, alignment with the grant’s objectives, feasibility of the proposed activities, and completeness of the supporting documentation. Scoring and Ranking: Each application will be scored and ranked based on the assessment criteria. The panel will consider the potential impact of the project, the capacity of the organisation to deliver the project, and the sustainability of the project outcomes. Decision Making: The panel will make decisions on the awards based on the scores and rankings. They will also consider the available funding and may decide to award partial funding if the total requested amount exceeds the available budget. Notification: All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2025. Successful applicants will receive a grant offer letter outlining the terms and conditions of the grant. Grant Agreement: Successful applicants will need to sign a legally binding grant contract agreement. This agreement will include details on the grant amount, payment schedule, reporting requirements, and monitoring arrangements. Grant Payments: Grant payments will be made in two stages: three quarters of the grant amount will be paid on signing the grant contract agreement, and the final quarter will be paid on receipt of evidence of expenditure, project delivery, and a monitoring visit at the end of the project.
If I was successful in the last round, am I able to apply again?	Yes, you can apply for the Meridian Water Community Chest Grant again even if you received funding in the previous round.
When do I receive the grant if my application is successful?	We will liaise directly with successful applicants on how and when the grant payment will be made.
Can I get support with my application if I need it?	We will be running a webinar where we will happily support you with any application queries. Please also refer to the FAQs as there is a lot of information there. You can also email [email protected] with any additional queries.