Improving Your Environment and Community
There are two possible sources of funding for projects to improve
your environment and community - the Community Chest and Public Realms Works.
Community Chest
What is The Community Chest?
Each year Gedling Homes release a pot of money for tenants
to spend – this is called the Community Chest.
This money is available for tenants to spend on projects which will benefit the
communities in which they live. These projects can be anything which a tenant or
group of tenants would like to see in their area, for example
- Physical works, such as improvements to the communal parts or lighting.
- Grants for community initiatives, such as to start a community group or support
an existing group.
- Environmental works, such as improvements to a communal garden.
How do I apply?
If you have an idea for a community project which will benefit
your area then all you need to do is complete an application giving us details about
your project. You should supply as much information as possible, particularly about
why you think it will benefit your community.
Community Chest application form
How much is available?
A maximum grant of £5,000 is available for successful applications,
although the grant can be as small as necessary. So even if you require a small
pot of money to benefit your community then this is the pot of money for you.
How do I know how much my idea will cost?
If the project you have submitted is in relation to physical
or environmental improvements then a member of the Gedling Homes Investment team
will work out the cost of the project. If your project involves a grant for a community
initiative then you will be expected to provide information on how much it will
cost.
How will I know whether my application has been successful?
All completed applications will be considered by the Gedling
Homes Community Chest Panel. This panel is comprises
- two tenant representatives
- a member of the Customer Experience team
- a member of the Neighbourhoods team
- a member of the Investment team
The panel will meet every two months and look at all applications received in that
period. In considering whether the project will receive money from the Community
Chest. The panel will look at a number of factors, such as if the improvements will
benefit the community as a whole, if the project is sustainable and if there are
ongoing maintenance costs.
All applicants will receive written confirmation of whether their application has
been successful with 14 days of the panel’s decision.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions about the Community Chest please
contact Beverley Mee, Tenant Involvement Officer on 0115 9051515 or e-mail
tenantinvolvement@gedlinghomes.co.uk
Public Realms Works
What is Public Realms Works?
Public Realm Works is a fund of £550,000 per year, managed
in partnership with Gedling Borough Council, which aims to deliver various environmental
improvement projects to benefit the wider Gedling Borough community.
What types of projects would be considered for funding?
Improvement works, in excess of £5000, which could include
larger scale landscaping and/or parking, extensive improvements to common areas
owned by Gedling Homes and any major environmental works.
What types of projects have been carried out with Public
Realms Works funding?
Works completed during the 2009/10 programme include the following:
- landscaping of communal area at Hanworth Gardens, Arnold
- installation of the teen shelter at Jackie Bells Field,
Netherfield
- provision of a play surface at Phoenix Farm Methodist Church
- replacement of Colwick Rectory play area
Works ongoing and due for completion in the near future include:
- removal of hedges at Bourne Mews , Netherfield which was
held back due to bird nesting season
- St Michaels Avenue general health and safety improvement
works
- re-surfacing of Apple Tree Lane
- re-surfacing of private section of Cavendish Road
- re-surfacing of various foot paths throughout the Borough
Planning for the 2010/11 financial year Public Realm Works
programme has already begun. This programme is expected to include the following:
- large-scale general regeneration of Newstead Village
- general improvement work to the Phoenix Estate area of
Gedling
- general improvement work to the Burton Road area
- replacement of play areas at Burton Road, Killisick, Carlton
Hill, Kingswell and various minor play areas throughout the borough
How do you apply for funding?
By completing an Environmental Improvement application form.
Click on this link to download a form.
Please make sure you tell us as much as possible about your proposed project and
what value you consider it will bring to the community.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions about Public Realms Works funding
please contact Daniel Smith, Project Surveyor on 0115 9051515 or e-mail
enquiries@gedlinghomes.co.uk
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