Find Your Active Maldon is a multi-agency network made up of representatives from local organisations within the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. We are one of 14 Active Networks set up across Essex, Southend & Thurrock to lead, develop and co-ordinate sport and physical activity in conjunction with Active Essex. We work closely with local sport and leisure provision as well as VSCE organisations to promote physical activity, health & wellbeing.

Active Maldon runs a small grants fund which welcomes applications on a rolling basis, the fund is reviewed annually.

The fund is there to support physical activity interventions across the Maldon District, so if you or your organisation is looking to deliver a project that will benefit residents or groups and have a positive impact on the health, fitness and wellbeing of the community we would like to hear from you.

All applications will be considered regardless of how much funding the project needs, but as guidance most projects receive in the region of £1000. A clear breakdown of what funding you require will be needed.

Please read guidance notes and criteria before completing the application form. If you need any assistance please contact Ben Thornett, the Community Health and Wellbeing Officer; Ben.Thornett@maldon.gov.uk .

Click here to download our 2017 Leisure and Sports Directory – Maldon

Click here to download the Maldon Livewell Public Health bulletin – January 2019

Hardcopies of documents are available upon request.

Active Maldon Small Grants Application Form

We want to support the health and wellbeing Maldon residents and communities as much as possible. Active Maldon small grants fund is open to support projects that are engaging and accessible and meet the needs of the people of the district. Those applying for funding should think about Maldon’s Livewell health priorities, which are:

• Obesity and Physical Activity
• Social Isolation and Older People’s Health
• Mental Health

What can the funding be used for?

• Project that will benefit residents or groups and have a positive impact on the health, fitness and wellbeing of the community
• Promoting an event, your club or sessions
• Equipment
• Facility hire costs
• Coaching costs

What we look for in application

• How will this project get more people active
• How sustainable is it past the initial funding
• There is nothings similar going on locally to your proposed project
• Evidence to show the demand for your project

Please complete all sections of the form below or speak with the Community Health and Wellbeing Officer Ben.Thornett@Maldon.Gov.UK to discuss your project.

What to expect once an application has been submitted

Once an application has been submitted, it is then reviewed by the Active Maldon Group who meet once a month. The group will jointly decide if the project meets the funding criteria and will benefit the resident of the Maldon District. You may be requested to provide more information or evidence to support your application before being granted funding.

An officer will keep in contact and keep you updated as to how your application is progressing and when to expect payment if successful.

What to expect after the funding has been paid

You will be required to complete an Active Essex Evaluation Form at the first session to collect information to show who is engaging in your project.

Every 3 months from the start date of your project you will need to give an update either by phone, email, evaluation form or in person with someone from Active Maldon.

Active Maldon will support your project through out so keep in contact and ask if you need anything to help make the project a success.

If you would like to work with us, please contact:

Hollie Wood, Relationship Manager (Mid Essex) Hollie.Wood@activeessex.org

Chloe Hinds, Assistant Relationship Manager (Mid Essex) Chloe.Hinds@activeessex.org