How to get an Award from the Trust
Area of Benefit
The Pilton Green Man CIO will achieve its objectives by making small grants and/or loans available to community organisations, charities, groups and individuals to carry out projects which will benefit the people of Pilton. The geographical area of Pilton covers the area approximately from the ND District Hospital to Pottington and from Bradiford to Raleigh and Yeo Vale but the Trust will also consider requests for projects related to Pilton which fall outside this geographical area.
Money Available
Following the year when it didn't happen at all for lack of volunteers (2023), and the wet weather disaster of Pilton Green Man Day 2024, which caused the CIO a loss of £1,500, things finally went well on Green Man Day 2025. As a result of 2024's loss, no awards were made in 2025. However, the successful day in 2025 means there are now funds available again for distribution to community organisations, charities, groups and individuals.
We are happy to consider grant applications from individuals and organisations which meet our objectives. Whilst these objectives may be seen as limited, there is considerable flexibility in the use of the wording "not exclusively" and "not limited to" so if you think we can help please email us or contact a Trustee.
How to apply for a grant or loan
The Trustees will usually meet four times a year to consider applications, which must be made using the standard Grant Application Form which can be found at the end of that link. The quarterly meeting dates and closing dates for the submission of applications will normally be published on this website.
The next trustees' meeting will be in February 2026 when new grant applications can be considered. However, we are happy for you to come and discuss your ideas for charitable activities with us before that date. Informal discussions held with some of the Trustees initially are likely to help develop a project and smooth its path to successful funding.
All applications must clearly show a need which falls within the CIO's objects and set out clearly how the project will benefit the people of Pilton. To fulfil the requirements for a grant or loan you will have to clearly demonstrate the charitable purposes of you project and afterwards a short report (1 page) will be required to demonstrate the outcomes achieved, how the money was spent, repayment of any loan or profit made, the people who benefited and any lessons learnt. In particular cases a short presentation to the Trustees and/or to the community may be requested. This is essential for the trust to maintain its charitable status. We may also limit the number of awards possible for multiple applications by individuals for the same activity.
Awards will be made on the basis of being for a specific project and for a specific timescale. Significant changes to the scope and content of a project and the timescale within which it will be carried out may require a re-application.
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