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Volunteer as a Panel Member for the Burwell and Reach Community Fund
We are recruiting volunteer panel members who will bring valuable local knowledge to discussions about projects applying for grants to our new Burwell and Reach Community Fund.
About the Burwell and Reach Community Fund
Our new Burwell and Reach Community Fund, set up thanks to EDF Renewables, will award grants to charity and community projects benefitting residents of Burwell and Reach.
Grants of up to £2,000 will be awarded to projects that:
- Strengthen the community and build resilience
- Provide or maintain community assets
- Enhance the environment/surroundings for the benefit of those communities.
Applications for grants above £2,000 will be considered on exception.
The fund will accept applications on an annual basis.
The first application deadline is 1 November 2024, with outcomes expected to be shared in December 2025.
Panel Member eligibility criteria
To be eligible to become a panel member, you must meet the following requirements:
- You need to be a resident of Burwell or Reach.
- You need to be available to review applications (approx. 1 hour) and attend the panel (approx. 1 hour) once per year. Panel meetings will take place in Burwell or Reach.
- You need to agree to be bound by the eligibility criteria of the fund and the rules for its administration.
We are particularly seeking representation from younger residents aged 16-25.
Apply to become a Panel Member
Please email viv@cambscf.org.uk or call 01223 410535 to express your interest in this role.
There will be an interview selection process and training will be provided to the appointed panel members.