Volunteering
Young Person’s Volunteering Fund
Young Person’s Volunteering Fund is the name of SITA Trust's funding programme to support volunteering projects which transform community amenities and green spaces. Projects must be led and delivered by 14-25 year olds. SITA Trust can support projects in England and Wales and can provide up to £10,000 towards agreed project costs
Fund outline
This fund has been created to assist young people aged 14-25 to volunteer their time to create or enhance recreation or leisure facilities that can be enjoyed by the wider community.
SITA Trust can provide funding towards the resources required by young volunteers to transform a derelict piece of land into a community green space or give a local community centre a much needed 'make-over'. Funding can be sought to provide necessary equipment such as tools, paint, plants, fencing and materials.
What sort of project can be funded?
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate that young people will be fully involved in the design and development of the project.
- Projects must be compliant with the rules of the Landfill Communities Fund – see the application guide for full details.
What we can't fund:
- Projects that are not significantly driven by young people
- Improvement projects that are not carried out by young volunteers
An application must also demonstrate that it takes into account the 9 principles of volunteering as set out by the Youth Action Network a national charity whose vision is for all young people to have the opportunity to participate in youth action volunteering and develop their own solutions to community needs.
1. Youth participation
Young people are in the driving seat; they decide what happens.
2. Benefiting others
Young people don’t just do it for themselves, others benefit too!
3. Fun & rewarding
No one wants to do something that’s boring; it has to be fun and give a sense of achievement.
4. Flexibility
It should be when, where and how young people want it.
5. Support
Young people aren’t just ‘left to it’; they’re supported in their aspirations and efforts.
6. Recognition
Say thank you! Young peoples' efforts should be celebrated.
7. Progression & leadership
Young people want to develop, they enjoy a challenge, and this should be built in!
8. Diverse & inclusive
Any young person should be able to do youth action; think creatively to break down those barriers.
9. Skills & personal development
Youth action is a journey with learning and education an important part of the experience.
Successful projects must commence within six months of funding being awarded and finish within a year of this date.
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS OF THIS FUND
Application deadlines:
| Application deadline: | Notification of funding by: | |
| 10am on 15th August 2011 | 15th November 2011 | |
| 10am on 17th October 2011 | 24th January 2012 | |
| 10am on 3rd January 2012 | 20th March 2012 | |
| 10am on 13th February 2012 | 11th May 2012 | |
| 10am on 19th April 2012 | 10th July 2012 | |
| 10am on 11th June 2012 | 11th September 2012 | |
| 10am on 13th August 2012 | 13th November 2012 | |
| 10am on 15th October 2012 | 22nd January 2013 |
Contributing Third Party payment (CTP)
Before SITA Trust can release funding to a supported project we need to receive a payment called the Contributing Third Party payment (CTP). This payment is unique to the Landfill Communities Fund.
Why?
Under the Landfill Communities Fund scheme rules, SITA UK (our donor) can contribute some of the landfill tax it collects to SITA Trust, and reclaim most (but not all) as a tax credit. The scheme regulator requires a fee and each successful application also incurs other minor costs.
To make up the shortfall, SITA UK requires that 11% of the money provided is recovered from third parties. We call this element the Contributing Third Party (CTP) payment.
Under the rules, Landfill Communities Fund money cannot be used to provide the CTP so it must be raised from other sources. The CTP is paid to SITA UK and not SITA Trust but neither SITA UK nor SITA Trust will benefit financially.
CTP Calculator
To work out the amount of CTP required, please use the calculator below. Please round-up the amount you are applying for to the nearest pound.
How to Apply
Full information on the Enhancing Communities programme can be found in the application guide, please read this guide in full before attempting to apply for funding.
If you are a potential applicant but would like to discuss your particular project prior to submitting an online application, we invite you to give us a call on 01454 262910.
Full applications must be made online using our online application system. Once you’ve registered on this system you can revisit your form as often as you wish before submitting it to the Trust for consideration. We will not see the form until you submit it.
As part of the online application we will ask you to submit supplementary documents.
You will need to complete a PROJECT BUDGET document which can be uploaded to your application.
When you have read the application guide click here to APPLY