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Thank you for your interest in applying to TFN Hertfordshire event!


TFN Hertfordshire is a live crowdfunding event that brings together three carefully selected small charities working across the county, with thoughtful donors looking to support them – financially and otherwise.


TFN Hertfordshire event will take place Wednesday 4 June, from 5.30pm-8.45pm, at The Pioneer Club in St Albans.


Before starting your application, please read the application pack and ensure you're available on the event day should your organisation be selected.


The deadline for applications has been extended until Wednesday 16 April at 5pm.


Need help? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Inês, TFN Charities Manager, at ines@thefundingnetwork.org.uk.


Application form overview

This application is divided into four sections:

You can access a Word document version of the application form here.

1. Contact details
  • Name
  • Job title
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • Sponsor name and relationship

2. Organisation 
  • Organisation name
  • Charitable status and registration number
  • Year founded
  • Address
  • Website
  • Organisation logo
  • Briefly describe your organisation (max 30 words)
  • What problem(s) does your organisation address? (max 100 words)
  • How do you address the problem(s) identified and how are the beneficiaries involved in developing the solution? (max 200 words)
  • What relevant skills and experience does the leadership team have to achieve the organisation’s objectives? (max 100 words)
  • What evidence do you have that your solution is effective? (max 150 words)

3. Finance
  • What was your total income and surplus/deficit in the last financial year? (£)
  • What is your projected income in the current financial year? (£)
  • What are your main sources of funding and how long are these secured for? (100 words)
If you have a reserves policy we will ask you:
  • What is your reserves policy and target level of free reserves (ie funds that your charity has which can be freely spent on any of its charitable purposes)? (100 words)
  • What were your actual free reserves in your last published accounts?
  • What is your current level of free reserves and date thereof? If applicable, please explain any material difference between current and target reserves levels (100 words)
If you don't have a reserves policy we will ask you instead:
  • In your last published accounts, what was your cash balance, net asset balance and fixed asset balance?
  • What is you current cash balance, net asset balance and fixed asset balance?
  • What are your average monthly running costs?
Document to submit: latest published annual accounts

4. Your funding proposal
  • Name of proposal
  • What is the purpose of the funds you are applying for? (drop down menu)
  • How would you use the grant received from TFN? (max 500 words) 
Document to submit: project or operational budget

1. Contact details







We will only use this number if we can't reach you over email.


The person who will pitch your work if selected




We will only use this number if we can't reach them over email.
Your sponsor
This is the person who will give a support statement at the event and make the first £100 donation, should your organisation be selected. They must know your charity and not stand to gain personally from funds raised (ie cannot be an employee).



How does your sponsor know your organisation? (eg trustee, advisor, mentor, former beneficiary)

2. Organisation





Please start counting from the year of registration.





Please upload your organisation's logo. If your application is successful, we will use this to promote the event.

If you’re selected to pitch, this statement will be used publicly to describe your organisation, eg The Funding Network is a pioneering model of engaged and collaborative philanthropy, connecting small charities with donors, mainly through crowdfunding events.




Your organisation at a glance

Please select the one which is most relevant to the work you do.


You can only select up to three themes.


You can only select up to two groups.

FTE = full-time equivalent



Please attach a photo of your work in action. If you work with vulnerable groups, please make sure to get consent before uploading any photo. If the nature of your work prevents you from uploading any photo, please skip this question. Photos will only be used for promotional purposes if your organisation is selected to pitch at the event.

3. Finance






Free reserves are funds that your charity has which can be freely spent on any of its charitable purposes.


We know that organisations which are not formally constituted as registered charities are not required to have a reserves policy, however we need to understand a little more about the financial resilience and sustainability of organisation.
Cash balance (£) Net asset balance (£) Fixed asset balance (£)
In your last published accounts
Currently


4. Your funding proposal


A couple of words summarising your funding proposal.



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