ffoorr rreeqquueessttiinngg iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn aabboouutt MMaanncchheesstteerr AAiirrppoorrtt CCoommmmuunniittyy TTrruusstt FFuunndd.. TThhiiss lleeaafflleett ggiivveess iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn oonn wwhhoo ccaann aappppllyy,, tthhee ttyyppee oofftthhiinnggss wwee ffuunndd,, aanndd hhooww ttoo aappppllyy..

OOuurr aapppplliiccaattiioonn ffoorrmm ((pplleeaassee sseeee ddeettaaiillss oonn bbaacckk ccoovveerr)) ccoonnttaaiinnss mmoorree ddeettaaiill aanndd aaddvviiccee ffoorr tthhoossee wwiisshhiinngg ttoo mmaakkee aann aapppplliiccaattiioonn..

SSiinnccee tthhee FFuunndd bbeeggaann iinn 11999977 wwee hhaavvee mmaaddee ggrraannttss ooff ££11..77 mmiilllliioonn ttoo oovveerr 550000 eexxcciittiinngg aanndd vvaalluuaabbllee ccoommmmuunniittyy pprroojjeeccttss.. WWee llooookk ffoorrwwaarrdd ttoo rreecceeiivviinngg yyoouurr aapppplliiccaattiioonn aanndd ttoo rreeaaddiinngg aabboouutt yyoouurr pprroojjeecctt!!

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HHooww ddoo II aappppllyy?? If you would like any advice or need an application form please contact theFund Administrator. You can also get an application form on-line fromwww.manchesterairport.co.uk

Our Trustees meet quarterly. You should return your completed form to theAdministrator no later than the first Friday of March, June, September orDecember for consideration by the Trustees the following month.

If you are successful you will usually receive a cheque a month after theTrustees’ meeting. You must send us original invoices / receipts for the worksor goods you purchased within 3 months of receiving your grant cheque.

CCoonnttaacctt ddeettaaiillssThe AdministratorManchester Airport Community Trust FundCommunity RelationsManchester AirportManchesterM90 1QX

TTeell:: 0161 489 5281 (An answerphone is available for out-of-hours enquiries)FFaaxx:: 0161 489 3467EE--mmaaiill:: trust.fund@manairport.co.ukWWeebbssiittee:: www.manchesterairport.co.uk.

PPhhoottooss iinn oorrddeerr ooff aappppeeaarraanncceeFront cover Charnwood Trust NurseryPg 2 Newall Green Baptist Church

The National Trust Quarry Bank MillPg 3 Friends of Woodlands ParkPg 4 Stockport Communities in Greenspace Forum

South Trafford Crime Prevention Panel / Woodhouse Park & Moss Nook Community AssociationEndurance GB Cheshire

Pg 5 Charnwood Trust Nursery

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AArree tthheerree tthhiinnggss II ccaannnnoott aappppllyy ffoorr??

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• We cannot consider applications from individuals, nor organisations working for profit.

• We cannot help with running costs, salaries and expenses, general repair and maintenance, general sponsorship, office costs, office equipment, events, administration, general medical costs, uniforms, individual’s sports kit, out of school clubs, or the purchase of land or buildings.

• Projects considered by the Trustees to be the statutory responsibilityof local Councils and Government departments will not be supported.

• Schools and churches must demonstrate access and benefit to the wider community, not just pupils and worshippers. Projects must be over and above core activities and statutory requirements.

• Membership groups, clubs, societies and sports clubs will be considered on their own merits, particularly looking at community access and membership fees.

• You cannot apply for money for items already purchased or work you have already done.

AAnn eexxaammppllee ooff aa ssuucccceessssffuull pprroojjeecctt

Cheadle Coaching School achieved a grant of £579 for goal nets, footballs, hurdles, bibs & training equipment fortheir weekly football coaching sessions. The project isopen to girls and boys, and charges a nominal weekly feeto cover gym hire. The equipment increased communitybenefit by allowing more people to participate. £900 wasraised from other funders towards theirproject.

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Haddii aad dooneeyso inaad macluumaadkaani luqaddaada ku hesho fadlan kala xariir Maamulaha,Miisaaniyadda Trustiiga Bulshada Garoonka Dayaaradaha Manchester telefoonka 0161 489 5281

0161 489 5281

WWhhaatt iiss tthhee MMaanncchheesstteerr AAiirrppoorrtt CCoommmmuunniittyy TTrruusstt FFuunndd??

The Fund is a registered charity. It awardsgrants to local groups to supportcommunity, social or environmentalprojects with a charitable focus. TheTrust’s Area of Benefit concentrates on theareas most affected by aircraft operations.

Each year, Manchester Airport donates£150,000 to the Fund. It also donates themoney it receives from airlines who exceed the noise limits when flying out ofManchester Airport.

Applications are considered 4 times a year by a board of Trustees. The Trustees are from Manchester Airport and the local authorities ofStockport, Trafford, Manchester, Congleton, Macclesfield, Vale Royal andCheshire County Council. By bringing local knowledge to the Fund the Trusteesensure maximum community benefit.

HHooww mmuucchh ccaann II aappppllyy ffoorr??

Generally, awards are for up to £5,000towards your project. We considerapplications for particular items or worksthat allow your project to increasecommunity benefit. Trustees prefer tooffer part funding to complement yourown fundraising or grant raising.

DDooeess mmyy pprroojjeecctt mmeeeett yyoouurr ccrriitteerriiaa??

We consider applications from not-for-profit groups or organisations working toimprove the environment or social welfare in communities within our Area ofBenefit. Your project should offer open access to all and demonstrate wide,lasting benefit to all members of the community regardless of race, gender,age, ability or religion. The items or works you seek funds for should clearlybring community benefit. Trustees prefer to support groups that have volunteerinvolvement.

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AArreeaa ooff BBeenneeffiitt ccoovveerreedd bbyy MMaanncchheesstteerr AAiirrppoorrtt CCoommmmuunniittyy TTrruusstt FFuunndd

Your project must be based within theboundary line to be eligible for a grant.

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