Governance & Policy
Governance and Policy Documents
Guidance Risk Assessment for Lone Workers
See appendix 13.3 in Lay Employment Advisory Information
Privacy Notice
https://www.tmcp.org.uk/about/data-protection/managing-trustees-privacy-notice
Publications
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Property MattersProperty Matters (Previously Property Points) is a twice-yearly newsletter, from the Connexional Property Coordinator, published in Spring and Autumn. |
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DialogueDialogue is the twice-yearly newsletter from the Methodist Insurance company. Download from the Methodist Insurance website. |
District Partnership Fund (DPF)
Information Leaflet is available in A4 and A5 formats:
Grant Making Bodies
Methodist Church Grants/Funding Support
- Local giving
- Model Trust
See the report from Conference (PDF) - District Advance Fund
Applications must be received at least 4 weeks before next District Grants Committee meeting, using the Application Form. - Connexional Grants
More information on the Connexional Website - Fresh Expressions
More information on the Connexional Website
National and Regional Funding:
More information will be posted when live grants are available
- Government Departments & Agencies
Grant programmes are offered from several of the main government departments (e.g. Health, Home Office, Education). When offered they will be specific and time limited but the criteria can sometimes be applied for by church groups. 
European Grants
Often channeled through government departments such as Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), this is often social, European Social Fund (ESF), or European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Link: ERDF
Regional grants
These are usually administrated by organizations such as Community Foundation
National grants
These range from large trusts to the National Lottery and Children in Need
Useful Guides
- Needs Analysis checklist
Needs Analysis Form (PDF) - Typical template for a bid response
Sample Bid Template (PDF)
District Advance Fund
District Advance Fund Policy (PDF)
District Grant Fund Application Form (Word Document)
Ecumenical Partnerships Funding
- Mustart Seed Grant part of Church Urban Fund, available to ecumenical schemes, awards of up to £5k for projects in total value do not exceed £15k
Links: Church Urban Fund Website - Church in Community Grant part of Church Urban Fund, available to ecumenical schemes
- National Church Trust
Link: Application details
Local Trusts
These are small private ranks mainly endowment generated, ranging from very small to large sums of money, sometimes quite targeted. There are many trusts that will specifically support Christian organizations, e.g. the Rank Foundation.
