Multi-church applications

Cloudesley can support applications from groups of eligible Islington churches for projects that fit within our usual Church Object.

Below is some guidance to support churches which are interested in working together to submit a joint application. Trustees will adopt a flexible approach to this guidance, taking into consideration the details of the funding request.

It is expected that most of the Church Grants budget will continue to be allocated to support individual church applications in the usual way. The upper limit for any multi-church applications will be £100,000, although the actual grant amount considered will depend on the project. At the same time as being part of a multi-church application, a church may wish to submit its own application through a funding round. The specific circumstances will be taken into consideration at the time.

Guidance for churches

  • Any multi-church applications received will need to fall within the current funding areas
  • There is a two-stage process for multi-church applications, as follows:
    1. Applicant churches must first contact the charity’s Grants Manager for a discussion. If the project is deemed a fit for the programme, you will then be invited to submit a full application.
    2. Applications should be submitted online in the Spring or Autumn funding round in the usual way
  • Salaries for project-focused staff employed or engaged under fixed-term contracts will be considered for funding. Salaries for permanent staff members will not usually be eligible, but depending on the circumstances, we may consider funding for additional hours for an existing, suitably qualified part-time staff member for work on a specific project
  • The general information required to support applications will usually be needed from all churches involved, e.g. if an application is made on behalf of three churches, we will need evidence that all three PCCs approve the application. The level of financial information required should be discussed with the Grants Manager before the application is made and will depend on the circumstances
  • The application should include a clear explanation of the proposed project delivery, including decision-making arrangements, details of the management of any posts for which funding is sought and the allocation of resources
  • The application should identify a lead church which, if funding is agreed, will be responsible for signing the grant agreement and receiving payment of the grant.
  • It is expected that there will be a written agreement/memorandum of understanding between the churches about the proposed project and a copy of this should be submitted with the application. The Grants Manager will be able to give guidance on this, if required
  • The application should identify a lead church which, if funding is agreed, will be responsible for signing the grant agreement and receiving payment of the grant.