Useful Information

In this section of the website you will find useful documents, policies and procedures that will help you with your Community Spaces project. This section also includes VAT advice, notes on the role of your accountable body and the Community Spaces complaints procedure.

Accountable Body Advice

If your group would like to appoint an accountable body to look after your Community Spaces grant then please read this advice note which outlines the requirements of a Community Spaces accountable body.

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Cabe Space

Cabe (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) Space provides expert, practical advice to support public agencies in making improvements to public spaces. For inspirational ideas for making better places in your neighbourhood visit their website, which also showcases Cabe Space projects in your region.

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Constitutions

The document at the link below provides some advice and guidance on constitutions, what standard constitutions should include and what you should be doing to set one up for your organisation.

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In-kind Contributions

A note about in-kind volunteer time contributions for applicants at stage 2.

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Legal Documents - Examples

Your group may be asked to provide us with some legal documents in your application. Below are some standard examples of the types of legal documents we may request. Please note these are just examples and when we request any of these documents from you we will provide you with appropriate guidance and information.

Download Standard Certificate of Title

Download Standard Deed of Dedication

Download Standard Deed of Undertaking

Download Standard Legal Charge

Download Standard Legal Opinion

Standard Terms & Conditions of Grant

These Terms & Conditions must be adhered to by all community groups that are awarded a grant from the Community Spaces programme. You should receive a copy of these Terms & Conditions with your offer of grant letter.

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VAT Advice

All community groups that are applying for funds from Community Spaces should seek independent VAT advice. Some guidance notes and points of reference are available here.

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