Are you a Winstanley Neighbourhood resident? Have an idea to spotlight the creativity, culture and community of the Winstanley Neighbourhood that could be brought to life with £1,500? This opportunity could be for you!
We’re thrilled to be launching a Pizza and Pitch event, where local residents of the Winstanley Neighbourhood area get the chance to pitch and vote for a project to receive up to £1,500 funding to run a community initiative.
We’re seeking to fund initiatives that connect with our theme of ‘This Is Winstanley Neighbourhood’. Whether it’s an art fair, creative workshops and performances or an history trail, we want to see ideas that spotlight and celebrate the creativity, culture and community of the area and engage with the public!
What we’ll offer:
- Up to £1,500 to deliver your project within a year of receiving funding
- Meet the funder drop-in sessions on 30th April and 12th May (see FAQs for details)
- Feedback and development on funding application
- 1 hour of producer support
Applications will go through two judging rounds before successful pitches are awarded. The first will be an initial shortlist selected by our internal panel. This will be followed by the main pizza and pitches event where shortlisted applicants will present their ideas to a friendly audience of local community members who will vote for the 3 winning pitches.
Application form here: This is Winstanley Pizza & Pitch Application – Fill in form
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 24 May.
FAQs
What if I’ve never pitched for funding before?
If you’re an individual or groups with brilliant, creative ideas that can meaningfully engage the local community, we strongly encourage you to apply! This opportunity is open to applicants within the area regardless of previous experience or expertise, support and feedback on pitches will also be available so that all applicants can develop through the process whether successful or not.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the application?
There will be two informal Q&A sessions held online on Thursday 30th April at 14:30-15:30 and Tuesday 12th May at 11:00-12:00.
Who qualifies as a local resident?
Individuals currently living within the Winstanley Neighbourhood area as illustrated in the image are eligible for participating in the Pizza and Pitch.
This includes residents of: Wayford Street Estate, Falcon Road Estate, York Road Estate, Kambala Estate, Winstanley Estate, Waylands Street, Wilberforce Estate and Holgate Avenue, Wynter Street Estate and Maysoule Road.
What is the application process and timeline?
- 15 April - Applications open
- 22 May - Applications close on Friday 22nd May at 23:59.
- W/C 25 May - Internal panel will shortlist up to 5 applications to put forward for the Pizza & Pitch event and feedback will be shared with longlisted and shortlisted applicants.
- 10 June - Pizza & Pitch event (early evening, full details tbc)