Applicants must read the criteria and terms and conditions before applying for
funding.
CRITERIA
The Annual Fund Panel at Goldsmiths, University of London, welcomes applications for
funding from all Departments, students and the Students’ Union for initiatives that will be of
benefit to their department, club or society, or will benefit Goldsmiths as a whole and the
wider community. Priority will be given to proposals designed to enhance the overall quality of
student experience. Projects unlikely to receive funding from other channels will also receive
special consideration. The criteria used in awarding grants are summarised below:
1 The Panel will consider supporting initiatives in the following areas:
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Projects that will benefit Goldsmiths as a whole and the wider community, or which
promote the reputation of Goldsmiths to the benefit of all, or that enhance the student
experience
Equipment provision that benefits multiple students
Enhancement to Library resources and facilities
Student-led extra-curricular academic activities or projects
Club or society projects that will enhance the experience of students
Projects that require an initial outlay, provided the Department can meet any
recurrent costs concerned
Projects that are unlikely to receive funding from other sources
Annual Fund awards will not usually exceed £1,500 per award, although bids for
larger amounts are welcome on the understanding that resources are limited
2 The Panel will not consider:
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Projects that commit the Panel to recurrent funding
Projects that require the Panel to pay for permanent or temporary salary, or any
other staff costs
Applications from individuals for scholarships, bursaries or prizes, or trips abroad that
benefit only one student
Items of regular equipment such as general office furnishings, etc.
Equipment that benefits only one student
Applications are to be made online. If you need a paper application or to send in supporting
papers please contact Sarah Enderby, Regular Giving Coordinator: s.enderby@gold.ac.uk
The Development and Alumni Office
Goldsmiths, University of London
28 Laurie Grove
London SE14 6NW
Tel 020 7896 2620
If you send any documents in via the post please DO NOT staple your application
together – your application may not be considered.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTING FUNDS
Successful applicants must:
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Be on a course in academic year 2016/7 to receive funds (student applicants only)
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Come to 28 Laurie Grove or another specified location in person to sign terms and
conditions before funds can be disbursed
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Acknowledge the award on projects, publicity, supporting materials, presentations and
products, furniture etc. with the Annual Fund logo or, at the very least, acknowledge the
funding of the project with the following words: ‘Supported by Goldsmiths’ Annual Fund
2016’. This acknowledgement may take the form of a plaque, bookplate, a logo on a
website, etc. depending upon the nature of the project
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Report back to the Regular Giving Coordinator about how the award has assisted you
and others by 30 June 2017 at the latest
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We will supply you with various formats of our Annual Fund logo branding and
branding guidelines
Reporting back should include a written report (minimum of 300 words) but also
endorsements from beneficiaries or those who have benefitted from the
experience and, where appropriate, evidence of the award such as photos,
posters, leaflets, brochures, booklets, web pages, blogs and any other evidence
of what they have achieved, showing how the logo and/or acknowledgement has
been displayed
These reports and any other materials will be used in future publicit y of the
Annual Fund and for reporting back to the donors
If requested, beneficiaries must attend an event in which donors will be invited
Important notes:
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If recipient(s) fail to report back then they are expected to pay-back their award in total
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If funds are not spent for any reason the Regular Giving Coordinator must be informed
immediately and you must arrange to return the funds promptly
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The funds must be spent only on the approved project by 30 June 2017 and must not be
diverted to other projects or other costs related to the project that were not indicated on
the original submission. Exceptions to this will be considered but only if written
notification is received by the Panel, C/O Regular Giving Coordinator Sarah Enderby,
Development and Alumni Office, 28 Laurie Grove within four weeks of this closing date.
If no such notification is received, the funds may be reclaimed
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You must maintain financial records and we reserve the right to see them
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If there are any excess funds after completion of the project, these funds must be
returned to the Panel for re-allocation to other projects
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The Annual Fund will not be responsible for any on-going or recurrent costs associated
with the project or unforeseen additional costs
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