Canals in Hackney Users Group (CHUG)

As per usual we have some stonking prizes available in our raffle this year. Many thanks to all who have kindly donated!

2 vip tickets to either Lovebox or Citadel

2 tickets to adult panto show at the Rosemary Branch Theatre

£20 voucher for Drycleaning at the Steam room

A £20 bottle of wine donated by the Shed

A fish tank donated by Charterhouse Aquatics

Intro voucher from Trip Space

A voucher for 2 falafels from El Tel’s Finest Falafels

Collector’s toys

Breakfast in Bread for 2 at the Barge House

A set of Black Dog Publishing books

Head, Hands & Feet Massage voucher

Reflexology voucher

A Ukulele

A packet of Artisan Truffle Crisps donated by Gainsborough Wharf

Duck Egg vouchers from Hackney City Farm and Chug

A home made Christmas stocking from Fabrications

Country Sourdough from the Better Health Bakery

A cat tunnel

Coffee and cake vouchers from ‘By The Bridge’

Coffee vouchers from ‘Her’

Coffee vouchers from ‘Toconoco’

Coffee vouchers from ‘Trew Era’

Plus loads more prizes!!!!!

Do you live, work or study near Hackney’s canals? Do you have a project to do with the canal or its wildlife—or an idea for one—that needs financial support?

CHUG is looking for local projects to support with grants of up to £2,000. These might be smaller projects that require support in the region of £200 to £500, or major projects at the higher end of the scale.

CHUG is particularly interested in:

• • projects that promote the use and enjoyment of the canals in Hackney
• • projects that support the canal’s wildlife and greenery, and enable it to thrive
• • creative, intelligent and well-organised projects for all ages
• • projects that are collaborative in approach
• • education projects

Applications are welcome from all those who live, work or study in Hackney – including local community groups, schools, individuals or groups of individuals.

CHUG will make the securing and management of grants as simple and straightforward as possible; however, there are certain requirements:

• • projects must be completed not more than 12 months from the date of the award
• • funding milestones will be set on a case-by-case basis according to the nature and requirements of the project, with a percentage of the grant to be given at the outset, a percentage on completion and agreed regular amounts to be paid through the project
• • progress will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the project by two or more members of CHUG
• • written proof of the use of funds will be required, in the form of receipts, reports from the organiser/s or other as requested by CHUG

How to apply for a grant.

There is no deadline for applications, which will be assessed in the order in which they are received.

There is no set format for applications, though each must present the following:

• • name of project
• • brief description: What is it and how would it work?
• • what is it about the project that excites you?
• • how would it impact on the canal and who would benefit most from the project?
• • what is the life of the project? How long would the results last?
• • any imagery that would help illustrate the project and bring it to life for CHUG?
• • outline budget
• • why should CHUG fund the project?
• • would CHUG be the only funder; if not, who else would support the project? (CHUG would not want to be associated with co-funders that clashed with its objectives and ethos.)

All CHUG-funded projects would be used by CHUG to promote its own work on Hackney’s canals.

For further information about the grants programme, or for guidance in making an application, please email info@yb8.dc8.mytemp.website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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